Blonde des Plateux d'Oulmes et des Zaers
Country
Specie
ISO3
MAR
Language
fr.
Other name
Blond Moroccan, Blond Zaers, Moroccan Blond, Oulmes, Oulmes Blond
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
breed adapted to the geographical context of the Zaer plateaus
Color comments
mahogany colour in the bull, dark wheat in the cow, the coat becomes lighter with age, the mucous membranes pink
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns well set, medium size, starting horizontally to run upwards and then forwards, light in colour with dark tips
Wither height males
135
Wither height females
128
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
312.00
Other specific visible traits
Rather long head , broad and convex forehead, wide ears directed towards the back furnished with long hairs , very slightly convex muzzle, rather broad muzzle, nostrils of pink colour .
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
similar to Brown Atlas
Location within country
originated in Plateau of Zaer North-east of Rabat, in particular the hills of D'Oulmes and the neighbouring areas of Khenifra, Meknes, Sale and Khouribga, now in North-western Morocco
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
noire de siroua
Country
Specie
ISO3
MAR
Year
2019
Trend
decreasing
Population min
20000
Population max
30000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding male
250
Breeding female
750
Females registered in herdbooks
700
Females bred pure
750
Herds
23
Herds size (avg)
33
Geographical classification
Local
mérinos précoce
Country
Specie
ISO3
MAR
Year
2019
Trend
decreasing
Population min
200
Population max
1000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding male
25
Breeding female
75
Females registered in herdbooks
70
Females bred pure
75
Herds
4
Herds size (avg)
19
Geographical classification
Local
blanche de montagne
Country
Specie
ISO3
MAR
Year
2019
Trend
decreasing
Population min
20000
Population max
30000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding male
243
Breeding female
999
Females registered in herdbooks
880
Females bred pure
999
Herds
83
Herds size (avg)
12
Geographical classification
Local
