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Veldmaster

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Uys

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook established
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
early variety of Drakensberger; origin from Black Friesian x Africander with Zulu blood in late 19th century (by D. Uys) or from Vaderlander (Groningen) x local
Location within country
Natal.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct

Tulim

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Recently developed composite of Tuli and Limousin
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Tuli

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Tuli
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to live under the local semi-arid conditions and they are known for their ability to survive in harsh environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported tick and disease tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for above average fertility. The females are known for calving ease and good maternal traits.
Reference for special qualities
Mrs. S, Moyo; ILCA Report December 1990. Head, Matopos Research Station
Color comments
uni coloured: yellow, golden-brown or red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
thin lyre-shaped horns
Wither height males
120
Weight males
750.00
Weight females
490.00
Other specific visible traits
small thoracic-cervico hump
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1994
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Sanga type: selected from Mangwato, a variety of Tswana
Year of origin
1946
Import
in 1977 from Tuli (Zimbabwe)
Location within country
scattered populations in the Free State, northern KwaZulu-Natal and Northern and North-west Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable

Tswana

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Tswana
Other name
West Sanga
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to hot, dry environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed has a high level of tick and heat tolerance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Animals of this breed are fertile and the females are known for their ease of calving.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces quality hides.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped
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 South Africa with nomadic Iron Age people between the 3rd and 7th centuries. Regarded as a land race
Year of origin
0
Location within country
North-west Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown

Tauricus

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
New composite breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Tabapua

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Tabapua
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Sussex

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Polled Sussex
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its ability to survive and thrive under harsh conditions.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
117
Weight males
950.00
Weight females
575.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Sussex, composite of Red Aberdeen-Angus and Sussex from 1950 onwards: Polled Sussex cattle were first imported from the United Kingdom in 1903.
Year of origin
11
Location within country
Northern, North-west, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and northern KwaZulu-Natal Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered

Swedish Red

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Other name
Swedish Red and White
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Supertaler

Country

Specie

ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
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