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Jiddu

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Transboundary name
Jiddu
Other name
Macien, Sorco, Sucra, Surco, Surco Sanga, Surug, Suruq, Tuni, Giddu
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-humid and humid climatic conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Possibly has a certain degree of tolerance of trypanosomes.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long horns
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sanga-Zebu intermediate
Location within country
southern Somalia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown

Gasara

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Other name
Razzetta delle dune, Abgal aria
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red to dark red, black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
300.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu, small
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Hiran, Bakool
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Ethiopian Boran

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ethiopian Boran
Other name
Borana, Borena, Galla, Somali Boran, Tanaland Boran, Avai
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: grey, white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
121
Wither height females
118
Weight males
318.00
Weight females
225.00
Other specific visible traits
humped, males have a bigger hump
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
unimproved variety of Boran
Location within country
western Somalia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown

Dawara

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Other name
Duara, Garre, Dauara
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: often red <br>multi coloured: also red pied or black pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
small horns
Weight males
320.00
Weight females
280.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
central Somalia: Middle Shabelle, Awdal, Hargeisa and Benadir
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Boran

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Transboundary name
Boran
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Other special qualities
The animals often have to walk long distances in search of water.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Color comments
uni coloured: usually white or grey, also red <br>multi coloured: also pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
121
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
475.00
Other specific visible traits
East African Shorthorned Zebu type
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Gedo, Lower Jubba, Middle Jubba, North-western and Eastern
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Bimal

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
small variety of Garre
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Somali Wild Ass

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Somali Wild Ass
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Special characteristic of product
In Somalia the fat is used as a cure for TBC.
Color comments
uni coloured: reddish-grey with dark mane <br>comment: seldomly with dorsal stripe and shoulder cross-stripe
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Equus africanus somaliensis, variety of African Wild Ass
Location within country
northern Somalia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown

Somali

Country

Specie

ISO3
SOM
Transboundary name
Somali
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
similar to the Toposa of South-eastern Sudan
Location within country
Ogaden, northern Somalia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
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