Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Transboundary name
Tuareg
Other name
Bariolee du Sahel, Chèvre du Sahel, Sahel, Sahelian, West African Longlegged, Fulani
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is highly susceptible to trypanosomiasis and can be reared only in areas not affected by this disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
This is a very hardy breed. The animals can remain two days without drinking. There is a certain variation in their size due to the different environment and rearing conditions (see Moussoro, Arab and Western goat).
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
65
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
large sized animals, toggles and beards common
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
