Country
Specie
ISO3
MDG
Language
eng.
Other name
Malgache, Malagasy
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapts well to poor fodder quality.
Specific resistance or tolerance
These zebus are sensitive to Tuberculosis, anthrax, blackleg, winter enteritis, intestinal worms and liverfluke.
Other special qualities
This breed is a poor milker, but hardy. Docile and easy manageable.
Color comments
uni coloured: generally dark coloured: black or magpie-black, sometimes red or magpie-red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped horns
Wither height males
125
Wither height females
120
Weight males
325.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
well-developed hump
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown