Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Language
shona
Other name
Ngombe Dza Vakaranga, Makaranga
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (semi-arid, sub-tropical).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very fertile beef breed. Easy calving and good mothering abilities are reported for the females.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for a good survivability.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
400.00
Weight females
335.00
Other specific visible traits
small animals with small hump behind neck
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1954
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Sanga cattle: six varieties seem to exist:
Year of origin
1900
Location within country
eastern Mozambique
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
