Lebanese
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Lebanese
Other name
Beirut, Beyrouth, Antakli
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: shades of brown
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Damascus or composite of Damascus and Baladi
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Jaulan
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Other name
Joulani, Kamissi, Khamissi, Bisre
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
A high disease resistance is reported for animals of this breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: black with white markings
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
15% of the population are polled
Wither height males
138
Wither height females
124
Weight males
480.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
similar to Baladi but larger
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Brachyceros type, descended from the ancient short-horned cattle
Location within country
Jebel Ed Druz, South-western Syria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Language
eng.
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
Chesi
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Other name
Chaissi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Damascus and Baladi
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Akshi
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Other name
Arabi, Baladi, Jabali, Julany, Okshi, Oksh
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are adapted to their local environment (dry areas with little rainfall) and tolerate low level management.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be highly tolerant to tropical diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
These animals have a long reproductive life.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown to black <br>multi coloured: also pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
30% of the population are polled
Wither height males
138
Wither height females
124
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
410.00
Other specific visible traits
similar to Jaulan but smaller
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed variety of Egyptian, Brachyceros type, similar to Jaulan but smaller
Location within country
coastal area of Syria
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ghab
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Other name
Palestinian, Syrian
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1993
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
originated in India: resembles Mediterranean
Year of origin
1200
Location within country
Ghab plains
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Syrian Wild Ass
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Language
eng.
Other name
Akhdari, Hemippe De Syrie, Mesopotamian Onager, Syrian Onager, Achdari
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook established
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Onager (Equus hemionus hemippus); extinct in early 1900s
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Syrian and Iraq Deserts
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Syrian
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Syrian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: black, grey, brown
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Damascus
Country
Specie
ISO3
SYR
Transboundary name
Damascus
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white sometimes with spotted face, also black or brown
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
larger variety of Syrian
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
