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
Guernsey
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
semen imported from Europe; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Bonsmara
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Bonsmara
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 South Africa; exotic
Location within country
Around Kalomo and Livingstone districts of Southern Province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Barotse
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Barotse
Other name
Rowzi, Rozi, Lozi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
Color comments
uni coloured: dark red, black, and brown <br>multi coloured: combination of various colours and with white markings, dark red is most common
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
The horns of bulls are generally large and spreading.
Wither height males
128
Wither height females
121
Weight males
680.00
Weight females
455.00
Other specific visible traits
Big framed animal. The hump is small and not noticeable in the females. The bull has a small cervical-thoracic hump and dewlap. The skins are fairly loose, dark pigmented and of medium thickness.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This is mainly a Sanga derivative commonly referred to as the longhorned Sanga.
Location within country
Western Province and North-Western Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Baila
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Mashuk, Mashukulumbwe, Bashukulumpo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
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
While the horns are of fair size and similarly shaped, they are not as large as those of the Barotse.
Other specific visible traits
The hump is very small especially on the females.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is a crossbreed between two Sanga cattle breeds the Barotse and the Tonga breed.
Year of origin
20
Location within country
The Baila breed of cattle is found in Southern Province around Namwala district and in Central Province the breed is found in Mumbwa district and surrounding parts.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Angoni
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Description
Short-horned Zebu cattle found predominately in the Eastern part of Zambia and extends to the northern boarder with Tanzania and Malawi and also in Mozambique.
Transboundary name
Angoni
Other name
Zambian Angoni, Ngoni
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very hardy and able to survive under poor nutrition and in harsh environment. Heat tolerant.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is not resistant to tick-borne diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Good mothering ability and very prolific.
Color comments
multi coloured: dark red coloured predominates, other colours, particularly black or black and white markings are also common
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
The horns vary widely in size and shape.
Wither height males
122
Wither height females
112
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
Medium-sized animal. Small East African Shorthorned Zebu type; well developed hump and dewlap;
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Angoni cattle are descendants of the Zebu cattle brought into Zambia by the migrating Ngoni tribe around 1835. The Angoni breed belongs to the Shorthorn Zebu.
Year of origin
1835
Location within country
Eastern parts of Zambia around Chipata, Katete, Petauke and Lundazi.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Africander
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Africander
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
Africander cattle breed is reported to be tolerant to heat, parasites and diseases.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
131
Wither height females
124
Weight males
650.00
Weight females
401.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from South Africa; locally adapted; The breed was introduced into Zambia via Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) during the colonization period by migrating white settler farmers who settled in Kalomo and parts of Choma districts.
Location within country
It is mainly found in Southern Province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Watusi
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Watusi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: mostly fawn to red-brown or mahogany, sometimes white multi coloured: rarely fawn to red-brown pied or speckled
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
giant-horned, 70-110 cm in length
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
unknown origin, limited importation many years ago
Location within country
mainly in zoos in the larger cities and Natal Lion Park
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Venda
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Tshikalanga, Bavenda
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Crossbreeding increasing rapidly
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to hot, dry environments. The animals can walk long distances in search of grazing and water.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported as tick and heat tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is reported to be fertile and females are known for ease of calving.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed produce quality hides.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and white <br>comments: many other colours and patterns may also be seen
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped
Weight males
565.00
Weight females
345.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Ecotype of the Nguni breed, a Sanga type, which migrated into southern Africa with nomadic Iron Age people between the 3rd and 7th centuries. The population is regarded as a land race.
Location within country
Sibasa, north-eastern Northern Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Wagyu
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Japanese Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
