Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Transboundary name
Nguni
Other name
Zulu, Swazi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed has a high level of tick tolerance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is reported to be fertile and the females are known for calving ease.
Color comments
multi coloured: coloursided
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
120
Wither height females
119
Weight males
750.00
Weight females
476.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Nguni breed is a Sanga cattle breed related to the following breeds and varieties: Swazi in Swaziland: Landim in Mozambique: Bapedi in Transvaal: Bavenda (Sibasa) in Nord Transvaal: Venda and Ciskei Nkone in Ciskei and Shangaan in Gazankulu.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
