Sahelian
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sahelian
Other name
Arabia, Bariolee du Sahel, Fulani, Touareg, West African Longlegged, Sahel
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.
Color comments
comment: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
82
Wither height females
72
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
27.00
Other specific visible traits
large sized animals, toggles and beards common
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Peulh
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continously imported from Niger
Location within country
north of Benin
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Naine Guinéenne
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
prolific
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; originally from Fouta-Djalon, Guinea
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Somba
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Somba
Other name
Atacora
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under the difficult climatic conditions of Atacora.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant. Somba breed comprises of the following biochemical characterisation: Haemoglobin: Type AA, Albumin: Type FF, Transférine: Type AD, DD, or AA.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and red pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
110
Wither height females
85
Weight males
200.00
Weight females
180.00
Other specific visible traits
humpless, small, stocky body
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Savannah Shorthorn
Location within country
Natitingou, Tanguieta in the Atakora Highlands, north-western Benin
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Pabli
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Similar to Somba
Herdbook established
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Savannah Shorthorn, absorbed by Borgou
Location within country
Upper Pendjari Valley, North-western Benin
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
N'dama
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
N'dama
Other name
Boyenca, Fouta Jallon, Fouta Longhorn, Futa, Malinke, Mandingo, N'dama Peti, Outa Malinke, Boenca
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals can survive under very humid conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Other special qualities
The animals are well known for their hardiness and rusticity.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually fawn, red or brown, occasionally or black <br>multi coloured: occasionally pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre or crescent shaped horns
Wither height males
116
Wither height females
104
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
small animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Small Humpless Longhorn
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Lagune
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Lagune
Other name
Mayombe, Mayumbe, Race des lagunes, Lagunaires
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short slim horns
Wither height males
100
Wither height females
80
Weight males
200.00
Weight females
160.00
Other specific visible traits
very small cattle, short legged
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Dwarf Shorthorn: Lagune is the name used for Dwarf Shorthorn cattle in French-speaking West and Central Africa.
Location within country
Benin Oueme
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Girolando
Country
Specie
ISO3
BEN
Transboundary name
Girolando
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Wither height males
155
Wither height females
145
Weight males
500.00
Import
Brazil
Location within country
Breeding farms of Kpinnou and Okpara
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
