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South China

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Other name
Canton Pig, Local Chinese, Cantonese
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is reported to be hardy, adapted to poorest feed stuff and highly resistant to heat and direct solar radiation.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be immune against kidney worm and liver fluke.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed shows a good fecundity with two litters per year.
Special characteristic of product
The breed shows a slow growth rate and produces a soft and lardy carcass.
Color comments
multi coloured: black-head and back, white-belly and legs
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
47
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
32.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
South China Black (Canton) type and Hainan type imported from China in 1880.
Year of origin
1880
Location within country
West Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Large White Yorkshire

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Breed of imported pig originating in Yorkshire, England.
Transboundary name
Large White
Other name
Babi Large White, Ta Pai
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Breed gene pool is frequently replenished with imports of breeding stock from overseas. Good mothering ability, large litter size. Heat resistant. Good adaptability. Medium to intensive input production system.
Additional information comments
Breeding stock imported form North America, Europe, Australia and Taiwan.
Color comments
unicolor:white; comment - pink skin;
Wither height males
100
Wither height females
80
Weight males
200.00
Weight females
170.00
Other specific visible traits
Pigs have erect ears and a slightly dished face Large-sized, long-deep sides
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
1929
Import
import since 1929 from Large White Yorkshire from United Kingdom and several other countries.
Location within country
Predominantly in states of Penang, Perak, Selangor, Johore and Sarawak.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Landrace

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Descendants of Danish Landrace pig developed in Denmark.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Other name
Babi Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The breed gene pool is regularly replenished with imports of breeding material from overseas. It has a large litter size. It has good adaptability to the local environment.
Additional information comments
The breeding material is secured from North America, Europe, Australia and Taiwan.
Color comments
unicolor: white; comment: fine hair coat;
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
75
Weight males
200.00
Weight females
170.00
Other specific visible traits
Long snout with drooping ears. Medium to large breed. Long body with deep smooth sides.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
0
Import
First imports from the United Kingdom. Later imports from North America, Europe, Australia and Taiwan.
Location within country
Found predominantly in states of Penang, Perak, Selangor, Johore and Sarawak.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Iban

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Description
Pig found in regions of Sumatra including in areas where the Iban live.
Other name
Sus barbatus, Bearded Pig
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Although the number of Iban pigs has declined in recent decades they are still fairly common.
Additional information comments
The Iban pig is a source of meat for the native people of Sarawak.
Color comments
multi coloured: grey with white feet
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
75
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
small ears, long snout, straight tail
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed, primitive breed.
Year of origin
0
Import
Not imported
Location within country
Sarawak
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Duroc

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
fr.
Description
The Duroc population is derived from imports of the breed from several countries. Name probably derived from the name of a horse called Duroc.
Transboundary name
Duroc
Other name
Babi Duroc
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Pork meat quality is highly desirable.
Additional information comments
Breed known for meatiness.
Color comments
unicolor: red, brown;
Wither height males
100
Wither height females
90
Weight males
220.00
Weight females
200.00
Other specific visible traits
Slightly dished face with short lop ears. Medium length.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
0
Import
Imported from North America, Europe, Australia and Taiwan.
Location within country
Mainly in states of Penang, Perak, Johore and Sarawak.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Muscovy Duck

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Muscovy
Other name
Cairina moschata
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
4.70
Weight females
2.80
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in South America; imported from France
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Kuda Padi

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Description
Kuda means horse; Padi means rice (depicting the small size of the breed).
Other name
Local Pony
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
These horses are highly adaptable to tropical environment and able to utilize local grasses and other poor feedstuffs.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to parasitic infections like Strongyle and Haemonchus.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific.
Color comments
uni coloured: bay brown <br>comment: may have white patches
Wither height males
145
Wither height females
140
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
350.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
States of Kelantan and Trengganu
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Bajau

Country

Specie

ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
These horses are highly adapted to humid tropical environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported resistant to parasitic infections like Haemonchus and Strongyle.
Color comments
uni coloured: bay brown <br>comment: may have patches of white
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed
Location within country
East Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Itik Kampong

Country

ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The geese are highly adapted to hot and humid climate.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed has been reported to be resistant against Viral Hepatitis and Viral Enteritis.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific.
Color comments
uni-coloured: grey or white variety
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed variety
Location within country
Peninsula Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
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