Alpine
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
Eng.
Description
Goat breed originating from the Alps.
Transboundary name
Alpine
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Animals were imported for evaluation under Malaysian conditions.
Additional information comments
Population is the smallest for temperate dairy goat breeds found in Malaysia.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to the cold Alps region of Europe; may not be very adaptable in the tropics.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Moderate resistance to diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Moderate reproductive performance.
Special characteristic of product
Valued for reasonably high milk production, and then for its meat.
Other special qualities
None.
Reference for special qualities
Devendra C. and McLeroy G.B. (1982). Goat and sheep production in the tropics. Longman. 271pp. ISBN 0-582-60935-6.
Color comments
Color from black, tan and white with considerable variation;
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Animals could be horned or polled. When present, horns are scimitar shaped.
Wither height males
85
Wither height females
75
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
60.00
Other specific visible traits
Medium sized goat breed; slightly dished face, prick ears and long hair
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported, exotic, recently introduced breed; originated from the French and Swiss Alps region.
Year of origin
1975
Import
1975?
Location within country
Small pockets in Peninsula and East Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Serati
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
Bahasa Mal.
Other name
Nila
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted. Also found in the wild.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Known to be tolerant to various bird diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Highly prolific.
Special characteristic of product
Large carcass.
Wither height males
18
Wither height females
16
Weight males
5.50
Weight females
3.50
Other specific visible traits
Red crest around eyes and above beak. A large portion of individuals have white plumage.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
feral
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
Peking Duck
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Transboundary name
Pekin
Other name
Anas platyrhynchos
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
3.70
Weight females
3.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated from China; imported from France and United Kingdom
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Nila
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Other name
Itik Nila
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Peninsula Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Khaki Campbell (layer)
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
_
Transboundary name
Khaki Campbell
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
2.50
Weight females
2.00
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Belibis
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Transboundary name
Belibis
Other name
Lesser Wistling duck, Dendrocygna javanica, Itik Belibis, Indian Whistling Duck
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Population data monitored by the Department of Wildlife and Parks Malaysia.
Additional information comments
Population data is an estimate only since Belibis ducks are generally found in the wild.
Adaptability to specific environment
This population is highly adapted to the tropics.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Not much studied.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Belibis are highly fertile.
Special characteristic of product
Can be farmed for meat and egg production for a niche market.
Other special qualities
Plumage may be of value.
Reference for special qualities
Nil.
Shank and foot colour
grey
Plumage colour
brown
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
The bill is gray in color. The back and wings are darkish grey. There are chestnut patches on the wings and tail.
Wither height males
15
Wither height females
15
Other specific visible traits
The bill is long and grey in color. It has a long head and legs.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
wild
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed variety
Year of origin
0
Import
Migratory duck found in several parts of South East Asia.
Location within country
Peninsula Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Originating from India/Pakistan - large numbers in Central and Southern areas of Pakistan, and in Punjab/Bihar/Uttar Pradesh in India.
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Other name
Montgomery, Lola, Multani, Teli, Lambi Bar
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
No pure Sahiwal herd exists.
Additional information comments
In the 1950's and 1960's, the Sahiwal was used in crossbreeding with local breeds. Subsequently it was used as a foundation breed in the development of the Mafriwal.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to tropical environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to tick borne diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Satisfactory breeder.
Special characteristic of product
This is an excellent zebu dairy breed.
Other special qualities
Excellent in crossbreeding with temperate breeds such as the Holstein, to produce a tropically well-adapted yet high producing dairy animal.
Reference for special qualities
CHEAH P.F. and KUMAR R.A. (1984). Preliminary observations on the performance of Sahiwal x Bos taurus dairy cattle. Malaysian Veterinary Journal 16(1): 1-7.
Color comments
Red or light red in color. Some animals with patches of white.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Short, thick and blunt, curving upwards, forwards and inwards.
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
120
Weight males
430.00
Weight females
350.00
Other specific visible traits
zebu, medium sized breed, medium-sized forehead, wedge-shaped barrel, short legs, long tail, well-developed udder. dairy-type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported from Pakistan and India in 1900 - 1930: to date no pure-bred animals exist; Semen imported from Kenya - Kenyan Sahiwal in mid 1980's.
Year of origin
1900
Import
Imported since 1900 from Sahiwal breed of Pakistan and India. Imported in 2 shipments from 1985 (approximately) from Sahiwal breed of Kenya.
Location within country
Used as a foundation breed in the development of the Malaysian Friesian Sahiwal (Mafriwal) cattle breed. Nucleus herd of Mafriwal in Kluang, Johore. Other Mafriwal animals distributed throughout Peninsular Malaysia.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Nelore
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Brazilian import. Name appears to indicate origin from the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh in India.
Transboundary name
Nelore
Other name
Ongole, Nellore
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Imported for meat production and tropical adaptability.
Additional information comments
Nucleus herd had 1,237 head of purebred Nelore cattle in year 2008.
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to hot and humid tropical climate.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Good tolerance to ticks and tropical diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Satisfactory reproductive performance.
Special characteristic of product
Meat of reasonable quality.
Other special qualities
Highly adaptable to equatorial environment.
Color comments
uni color: white, gray
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Short horns, growing outwards and inwards.
Wither height males
160
Wither height females
150
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
zebu, large breed, medium-sized head and broad forehead, long and deep barrel, strong legs, long and tapered tail, beef-type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
1993
Import
Imported from Brazil in early 1990's
Location within country
Nucleus herd at the Ulu Lepar Federal Livestock Center in Pahang state. Found in tree-crop integration areas in Malaysia.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Malay Banteng
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Other name
Borneo Banteng, Bos javanicus butleri, Sapi Utan
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
wild
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
variety of Banteng: Bos (Bibos) javanicus butleri (Lydekker)
Location within country
northern Malaysia, Sabah
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Mafriwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Description
Synthetic dairy-beef breed derived from superior Holstein and Zebu inheritance
Other name
Malaysian Friesian Sahiwal, Malaysian Friesian Sahiwal
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The population is bred for its adaptability to hot and humid environment and tropical based feed stuffs.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Mafriwal are raised on government farms under strictest disease control.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The reproductive performance is 20% higher than 75% Holstein cross-breds but 5% less than the F1 crosses.
Special characteristic of product
The breed has been created for economic milk and beef production in the tropics.
Other special qualities
The breed is adapted to be milked by machine.
Color comments
comments: most animals are black or black and white.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
curled upwards
Wither height males
150
Wither height females
132
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
450.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1986
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Mafriwal are a composite of 62.5% Holstein (North America) and 37.5% Zebu. The Zebu component is mainly composed of improved Kenyan Sahiwal or Brazilian Gir. The Minister of Agriculture of Malaysia declared Mafriwal a breed on 30 August 1997.
Year of origin
1980
Location within country
Mafriwal cattle are located in three Departments of Veterinary Service Farms in the state of Johore. These government farms are the Institute Haiwan, Air Hitam and Padang Hijau.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
