Chèvre Djallonké
Country
Specie
ISO3
TGO
Language
Français
Other name
African, Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, chèvre naine de Guinée, West African Dwarf, Djallonké Goat
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific.
Special characteristic of product
The meat is very popular in the South of Togo (indeed it is preferred to mutton here). It is the most consumed meat of all the small ruminants.
Color comments
uni coloured: all colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
48
Wither height females
45
Weight males
18.00
Weight females
17.00
Other specific visible traits
males normally bearded, with a weak mane
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1993
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Southern Togo.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Western Goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Western Goat
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is highly susceptible to trypanosomiasis and can be reared only in areas not affected by this disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
This is a very hardy breed. The animals can remain two days without drinking. There is a certain variation in their size due to the different environment and rearing conditions (see Sahelian).
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
60
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
25.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
ecotypes or varieties of Sahelian goat
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Tuareg
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Transboundary name
Tuareg
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: pied brown, sometimes black pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
76
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Sahelian
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sudanese Desert
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sudanese Desert
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
medium sized horns, pointing upwards and backwards
Wither height males
76
Wither height females
66
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
32.70
Other specific visible traits
large breed, male maned, ears variable
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Moussoro
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Transboundary name
Moussoro
Other name
Kanem
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is highly susceptible to trypanosomiasis and can be reared only in areas not affected by this disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
This is a very hardy breed. The animals can remain two days without drinking. There is a certain variation in their size due to the different environment and rearing conditions (see Sahelian).
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
55
Wither height females
45
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
20.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
ecotypes or varieties of Sahelian goat
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Kirdimi
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, West African Dwarf, naine du Sud, African
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours (white, yellow or maroon, sometimes black)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
50
Weight males
20.00
Weight females
20.00
Other specific visible traits
males normally bearded, with a weak mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
South of Chad
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Chèvre du Sahel
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Sahelian
Other name
Bariolee du Sahel, Fulani, Sahelian, Touareg, West African Longlegged, Sahel
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is highly susceptible to trypanosomiasis and can be reared only in areas not affected by this disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
This is a very hardy breed. The animals can remain two days without drinking. There is a certain variation in their size due to the different environment and rearing conditions (see Moussoro, Arab and Western goat).
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
82
Wither height females
72
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
27.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
North of Chad
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Chad
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Other name
Arab
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
long lop ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Sahelian
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Arab
Country
Specie
ISO3
TCD
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sahelian
Other name
Arabia
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is highly susceptible to trypanosomiasis and can be reared only in areas not affected by this disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very prolific breed.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
This is a very hardy breed. The animals can remain two days without drinking. There is a certain variation in their size due to the different environment and rearing conditions (see Sahelian).
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
75
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
35.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
ecotypes or varieties of Sahelian goat
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Shami
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Transboundary name
Damascus
Other name
Damascene, Damascus, Baladi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for high litter sizes.
Special characteristic of product
The meat is appreciated in the Gulf countries.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually red or brown, also grey <br>multi coloured: also pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
72
Weight males
57.00
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
long hair, often tassels, Nubian type
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
