Papua New Guinea Native
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Other name
Kakaruk
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
Resistant to parasites.
Weight males
1.80
Weight females
1.40
Other specific visible traits
Predominant pattern wild type and variants.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Australorp
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Australorp
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
1964
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Shorthorn
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Shorthorn
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Australia; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Santa Gertrudis
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Transboundary name
Santa Gertrudis
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Australia for establishment of large-scale cattle ranches; exotic
Year of origin
1960
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Redpoll
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Transboundary name
Red Poll
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Australia; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Australia; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Javanese Zebu
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Other name
Zebu
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The Javanese Zebu is highly resistant to tick and screw worm infestation.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is highly prolific and hardy.
Other special qualities
The Javanese Zebu is a very hardy animal. The economic performance of this breed is comparable to the Droughmaster (Brahman cross-breds). However, under prolonged drought periods the Javanese Zebu is superior.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
540.00
Weight females
365.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
descended from cattle imported from Java, Sumatra and Thailand
Year of origin
19
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Australia; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
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
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Droughtmaster
Country
Specie
ISO3
PNG
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Droughtmaster
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Australia for establishment of large-scale cattle ranches; exotic
Year of origin
1960
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
