Country
Specie
ISO3
IRQ
Transboundary name
Ne'imi
Other name
Na'imi, Naeemi, Naimi, Neimi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
They are well adapted to the desert conditions encountered in northern Iraq.
Special characteristic of product
This is a superior variety of Awassi which can produce more milk.
Other special qualities
The breed tolerates hunger and lack of water. The animals can walk long distances.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black or red face, occasionally red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
52.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
smaller than Awassi
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
superior variety of Awassi
Location within country
North-western part of desert in Iraq
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown