Western Goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
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
MRT
Transboundary name
Tuareg
Other name
Bariolee du Sahel, Chèvre du Sahel, Sahel, Sahelian, West African Longlegged, Fulani
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).
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
65
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
large sized animals, toggles and beards common
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sahel
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Language
fr
Transboundary name
Sahelian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
Moussoro
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Transboundary name
Moussoro
Other name
Kanem
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
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
Gouéra
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Language
fr.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Found in agglomerations
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Diougry
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
African, Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, West African Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific (2 to 3 kids).
Color comments
uni coloured: all colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
40
Wither height females
40
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
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
Chèvre naine de l'Est
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Language
fr.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Location within country
Found in the South and south east of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Berber
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Transboundary name
Berber
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
in west horns are shorter
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Arabia
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Transboundary name
Sahelian
Other name
Arab
Breed classification (geographic)
International
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
Chameau Du Sahel
Country
Specie
ISO3
MRT
Language
fr.
Other name
Méhari, dromadaire du Sahel, Regueibi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The animals are very drought resistant, they can thrive on poor nutrition.
Wither height males
210
Wither height females
200
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
450.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Found in theNord and Nord East of the country.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
