Pearl Guinea Fowl
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Pearl Guineafowl
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
country-wide with concentrations in Karonga and Mchinji
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Lavender
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
country-wide with concentrations in Karonga and Mchinji
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ash
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
country-wide with concentrations in Karonga and Mchinji
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Small East African
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Small East African
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to locally harsh conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals can breed all year round. Furthermore, a high twinning rate is reported.
Other special qualities
This is a hardy breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
60
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
27.00
Other specific visible traits
short coat and ears, tassels common
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Saanen
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Transboundary name
Saanen
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; exotic
Location within country
found in Salima and Lilongwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Malawian
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Language
eng.
Other name
Malawi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
Milk production of the Malawi goat is quite low, they have never been selected for milk production.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
light, short horns
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
60
Weight males
45.00
Weight females
32.40
Other specific visible traits
ears pricked short fine hair
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Small East African
Location within country
more common in southern than in northern Malawi
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Damascus
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Transboundary name
Damascus
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; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Cyprus
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Cyprus
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
Location within country
widely distributed along the lake shore areas, Lilongwe plain or Lower Shire Valley.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Boer
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Transboundary name
Boer
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
Location within country
widely distributed across all the regions
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Anglo-Nubian
Country
Specie
ISO3
MWI
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Anglo-Nubian
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; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
