Butana
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Other name
Dongola, North Sudan Zebu, Shendi, Sudanese Shorthorned Zebu, Red Butana
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
Butana are raised as a dual purpose breed but are known for their good milk production.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Females have 15-20 cm long horns and males 35 cm long horns.
Wither height males
151
Wither height females
144
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
320.00
Other specific visible traits
dewlap prominent in both sexes, large hump
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
related to Bambawa, Dongola and Shendi which belong to the group of Red Desert Cattle. Large east African Zebu.
Import
since 1956 extensive cross-breeding with European cattle
Location within country
originated in the Butana plain, east of the Blue Nile, now spread to Gizera in central Sudan and along the river Nile in the northern region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Beja
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Other name
Erashai
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to frequent droughts.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with black spots all over
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
compact size
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
possible variety of North Sudan Zebu
Location within country
North-eastern Sudan, Red Mountains (continuation of the Ethiopian Plateau)
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Baggara
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Other name
Hawazma, Reziegat, ecotypes include: Esseriya, Western Baggara
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
This breed is adapted to a lack of water and poor nutrition.
Color comments
uni coloured: often white with red or black markings, also grey, red, black, yellow or dun
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
325.00
Other specific visible traits
North Sudan Zebu group, small in size
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Northern Sudan Shorthorned Zebu type
Location within country
Darfur and Kordofan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Toposa
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
similar to Somali
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
South-eastern Sudan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Sudanese Pack
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Language
eng.
Other name
Dubbolawi, Makadi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Other specific visible traits
similar to Abyssinian
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
northern Sudan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Riffawi
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Other name
Shindawi Riding Ass, Sudanese Riding
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: dark brown or reddish-grey, occasionally pale grey or white, also roan
Other specific visible traits
larger than Sudanese pack
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Sudanese Riding
Location within country
northern Sudan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Etbai
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Other name
Elgash
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
This breed is reported to be a trotter with a difficult character.
Color comments
uni coloured: grey with black or dark bilateral stripes running vertically from the wither to the tip of shoulder
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
smaller variety of Sudanese Riding
Location within country
Bija Tribal Country, Red Sea Mountains and coastal area north of Port Sudan, North-western Sudan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Dongolawi
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Transboundary name
Dongolawi
Other name
Sudanese Riding
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black, dark brown or reddish-grey, occasionally pale grey or white with white belly, muzzle and internal side of thighs and arms
Other specific visible traits
larger than Sudanese Pack
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Sudanese Riding
Location within country
northern Sudan
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Western Baggara
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Year
2018
Population min
0
Population max
2131905
Breeding male
639571
Breeding female
149233
Females registered in herdbooks
0
Females bred pure
0
Herds
2131905
Herds size (avg)
0
AI used
no
Male in AI
0
In situ conservation programmes in place
yes
Reliability
reliable
Geographical classification
Local
Western Baggara
Country
Specie
ISO3
SDN
Year
2017
Trend
increasing
Population min
0
Population max
2126999
Population figured based on
survey at breed level
Breeding male
638100
Breeding female
1488899
Females registered in herdbooks
0
Females bred pure
0
Herds
2126998
Herds size (avg)
0
AI used
no
Male in AI
0
In situ conservation programmes in place
yes
Reliability
reliable
Geographical classification
Local
