Holstein-Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
One registered breeder with Herd Book
Color comments
multi coloured: black-pied, sometimes red-pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Large sized animals.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Import
ealry 1960s from South Africa
Location within country
High rainfall areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
There is only one regsitered breeder
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
0
Import
United States of America
Location within country
Across all agro-ecological zones in Zimbabwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Govuvu
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Other name
Kwavovu, Kavuvu
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
dwarf forest cattle of Sanga type
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Charolais
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Charolais
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
no registered breeder
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
unknown
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Brahman
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Brahman
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
There are 33 registered breeders
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
0
Import
Australia, South Africa, Texas
Location within country
Throughout Zimbabwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Bonsmara
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Bonsmara
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Boran
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Boran
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Beefmaster
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Beefmaster
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Two breeders are registered with the Herd Book. The breed is known for its hardiness, heat-tolerance, high fertility, excellent temperament and remarkable gains and grwoth up to two years.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
480.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic,
Year of origin
1992
Location within country
Matabelleland South ( Agro ecological zone IV, dry)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
