Binga
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
There is need to visit some of the communities to get more updated information on this breed.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long horns
Other specific visible traits
Dwarf, Humpless, long horns
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Location within country
North-western Zimbabwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
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
Aberdeen Angus
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Aberdeen-Angus
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
Year of origin
0
Import
The first herd was imported from South africa.
Location within country
No registered herd has been identified as at May 2014
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Tonga
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Shorthorned Sanga
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breeds is to a certain degree resistant to diseases.
Other special qualities
Hardy breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red, brown <br>multi coloured: combinations of black, red and brown with white markings
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are lyre shaped of medium length and are narrow spaced in an upward and forward orientation.
Wither height males
114.49
Wither height females
111.53
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
370.00
Other specific visible traits
The hump is very small especially on the females.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sanga type
Location within country
Southern Province of Zambia and also in the lower Zambezi river valley.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sussex
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sussex
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
It is a temperate breed and has thus marginally adapted to the tropical conditions in Zambia.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Short-horned.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Europe; exotic
Year of origin
1950
Location within country
Lusaka, Southern, Central, and parts of Copperbelt Province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Simmental
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Simmental
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: red/brown pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
semen imported from Switzerland; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: light red with some white markings in some animals
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are of medium size and slightly curved.
Weight males
630.00
Weight females
455.00
Other specific visible traits
Medium sized animals. The hump is more prominent in the bulls.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from India for crossbreeding; exotic
Year of origin
1960
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Small sized dairy type.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Exotic dairy breed that has its origins in Europe.
Location within country
The breed is found on commercial farms along the line of rail from Livingstone to the Copperbelt.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Boran
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Boran
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to semi-arid and sub-humid climates and poor nutrition.
Other special qualities
The animals often have to walk long distances in search of water.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Color comments
uni coloured: usually white or grey, also red <br>multi coloured: also pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns
Weight females
352.00
Other specific visible traits
East African Shorthorned Zebu type with very well developed hump and dewlap
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continually imported from East Africa, Europe, America and Canada; locally adapted
Location within country
Found all over Zambia and is predominantly owned by commercial farmers along the rail line.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Gelbvieh
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Gelbvieh
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported from Germany; exotic
Location within country
Commercial beef ranches in Southern, Central and Lusaka provinces.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
