Mashona
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Language
shona
Other name
Ngombe Dza Vakaranga, Makaranga
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local environment (semi-arid, sub-tropical).
Specific reproductive characteristic
This is a very fertile beef breed. Easy calving and good mothering abilities are reported for the females.
Other special qualities
This breed is known for a good survivability.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
400.00
Weight females
335.00
Other specific visible traits
small animals with small hump behind neck
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1954
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from Sanga cattle: six varieties seem to exist:
Year of origin
1900
Location within country
eastern Mozambique
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Landim
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Language
Portuguese
Transboundary name
Nguni
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific reproductive characteristic
High calving and weaning rates.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
400.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous <br> The Landim is an ecotype of the Nguni cattle breed.
Location within country
Found mostly south of Mozambique.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Small sized dairy type.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced from United Kingdom
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Holstein-Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
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
recently imported
Location within country
country-wide mostly in Maputo province
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Brown Swiss
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Transboundary name
Brown Swiss
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced from Switzerland
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Cryo conserved only
Detailed local risk status
Cryo conserved only
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Brahman
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Transboundary name
Brahman
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed; imported from neighboring countries; The Brahman and its crosses were massively imported from the neighboring countries under the restocking programs for the smallholder sector.
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Boran
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Language
English
Transboundary name
Boran
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Bonsmara
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Transboundary name
Bonsmara
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat resistant.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently introduced from South Africa; The breed is stabilized at 3/16 Hereford, 3/16 Shorthorn, and 5/8 Afrikaner.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Angoni
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Transboundary name
Angoni
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
Resistant to Theilleria (East Coast Fever).
Color comments
uni coloured: majority of the animals (60.5%) are red coated
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
119
Wither height females
111
Weight females
234.00
Other specific visible traits
It is the smallest native cattle breed in size.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed, this breed belongs to the Small East African Zebu group but apparently more related to the Malawi zebu than to the Zambia Angoni
Location within country
The Angoni cattle are concentrated in the highlands of Tete province bordering with Zambia and Malawi. It is found in the Angonia plateau, Marávia, Macanga, Fingué and Zumbo, the border with Zambia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Africander
Country
Specie
ISO3
MOZ
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Africander
Other name
Afrikaner
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Reference for special qualities
Sonia Maciel in the questionnaire for the project identification missions within the framework of AnGR, July, 1994)
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long lateral horns
Weight females
450.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1907
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed developed by Hottentot
Year of origin
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
