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Red Sindhi

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Transboundary name
Red Sindhi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic; imported during the colonial period and Post Independence period
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Pya Zein

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
burmese
Other name
Byasein
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
Animals of this breed are docile and intelligent animals.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
135
Wither height females
122
Weight males
375.00
Weight females
325.00
Other specific visible traits
males have a very prominent hump and sloping rump and a tall and deep chest
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It is believed that Pya Zein derived from white Indian Zebus most likely Hariana or Ongole which have been imported at the beginning of the 20th century. The breed has been selected further.
Year of origin
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Norwegian red

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Norwegian Red
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 Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical

Mythum

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
burmese
Other name
Bos bibos frontalis, Gayal, Mithan, Mithun, Sia or Schia, Nwar Nauk
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is confined to the high and colder mountains of the North-east of Myanmar and lower tracts of the Himalaya.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Mythum mate in the forest but rarely in captivity.
Color comments
multi coloured: dark slate in colour with white stockings below the knees <br>comment: calves are born dark red in colour which turns into the characteristic colour by 6 months of age, they have a dorsal ridge on the crest of the shoulder
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
symmetrical, diverging outward, pointed tips
Wither height males
137
Wither height females
128
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
short tail, big dewlap, flat forehead
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
domesticated Gaur
Location within country
Chin State, North-western hilly part of Myanmar bordering Manipur State in India
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Katonta

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
burmese
Other name
Katonda
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long and upright, crescent horns
Wither height males
125
Wither height females
120
Weight males
300.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
Bos Indicus
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Kayin State
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Jersey

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
eng
Transboundary name
Jersey
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
Year of origin
1975
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Guernsey

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
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 Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Frisian

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
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
Year of origin
1975
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Shan Kywe

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
burmese
Other name
Shan Swamp Buffalo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
135
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
They are generally heavier than buffaloes found elsewhere and are classified as a distinct breed. They are darker in colour.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Shan Plateau
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Myanmar Swamp Buffalo

Country

Specie

ISO3
MMR
Language
eng.
Other name
Bama Kywe, Burmese, Kywe = buffalo), Pa Sauk Kywe, Shunlu Kywe
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
121
Wither height females
115
Weight males
350.00
Weight females
300.00
Other specific visible traits
Swamp type; Buffaloes in different locations have their own characteristic feature, e.g. horn shape, body size, colour and shade of hair. Detailed characterization of these animals could further classify them into different types or strains.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
wet zone of Lower Myanmar, northern wet zone and coastal area
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
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