West African Dwarf
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Fouta Djallon, Futa Jallon, Guinean, Kirdi, Kirdimi, Lakka, Nigerian Dwarf, Pagan, Southern, West African Maned, Djallonke
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, pied, tan with black belly and tricoloured also common, usually black pied or white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
50
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
22.50
Other specific visible traits
males have a throat ruff and mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed <br> originally from Fouta-Djalon, Guinea
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Mossi
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Mossi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Burkina Faso; each year Mossi sheep are imported for the Tabaski festival
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Fulani
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Fulani
Other name
Foulbe, Fulbe, Peul-Peul, Peulh, Poulfouli, Peuhl
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: white <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
55
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
30.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sahel type
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
local africain
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
fr.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Other specific visible traits
small in size
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Meishan
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Meishan
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Import
Lyon
Location within country
Kpinnou in the district of Mono
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Local Pig of Benin
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Other name
Porc Local
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
These pigs are reportedly heat resistant.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, white <br>comment: a white belted variety exists
Wither height males
40
Wither height females
32
Weight males
50.00
Weight females
40.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Europe
Year of origin
1950
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Land Race
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Europe
Year of origin
1950
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Koto-Koli Pony
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Koto-Koli Pony
Other name
Togo Pony, Cotocoli
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
West African Dwarf
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, African
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
40
Wither height females
40
Weight males
22.00
Weight females
20.00
Other specific visible traits
males normally bearded, with a weak mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
along the coast
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
