Country
Specie
ISO3
MAR
Language
fr
Transboundary name
Beni Guil
Other name
Beniguil, Race des Plateaux de l' Est, Petit Oranais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its resistance towards cold, wind and droughts.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
The breed is well suited for crossing with other meat breeds. The breed is well known for its adaptation to the semi-desert regions where it can survive on Halfa-grass (Stipa tenacissima) used on dunes to prevent erosion.
Color comments
multi coloured: white body with brown head in males and light brown in females, legs are brownish
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
spiral horns
Wither height males
63
Wither height females
45
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
small size with small, rounded body frame
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in the High Atlas in Morocco
Location within country
Plateaux of eastern Morocco
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
