Tswana
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Tswana
Other name
Setswana, Bechuanaland
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
Well adapted to cope with disease and parasite challenges.
Color comments
uni coloured: all colours, white (29%), black (17%) <br>multi coloured: various colours (40%)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns
Wither height males
73
Wither height females
61
Weight males
43.90
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
lop ears, large sized animals, long legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Bophuthatswana
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Saanen
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
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
Mashona
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Description
The goat type is found in the eastern and central areas of Zimbabwe.Most of these goats are of the Small East African (SEA) type. The SEA is often termed the Mashona goat with a mature weight of about 25 kg to 30 kg (its small, compact and hardy).
Transboundary name
Small East African
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
small and compact, varied colour patterns, horned
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed goat breed of the Small East African type.
Location within country
High rainfall areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Kalahari Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Description
Recently introduced from South Africa
Transboundary name
Kalahari Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported, exotic
Year of origin
2013
Location within country
Semi arid areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Boer
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Boer
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic;<br> Developed in South Africa.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Semi-arid region.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Angora
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Angora
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sinazongwe Goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Mpongo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: various colours: white, black, brown and grey are the main colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
51
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
30.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Southern and northern parts of Gwembe valley.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Saanen
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from East Africa; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Plateau goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Location within country
Found on the plateau of Southern Province and some drier parts of the valley.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Gwembe Goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Mpongo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The goat has adapted to hot and dry climatic conditions with low rainfall patterns.
Color comments
multi colour: variations in coat colours ranging from completely black, brown, black and white, grey to white and brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are of medium size and curved backwards.
Wither height males
45
Wither height females
42
Weight males
45.00
Weight females
35.00
Other specific visible traits
Small-sized animal.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Gwembe valley in Southern Province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
