Tarime zebu
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Description
The strain is mostly found in Tarime region. The strain are named after their localities
Other name
Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The breed is tolerant to various tropical diseases, drought but also they are good grazers.
Color comments
Brown, Fawn, Brown mixed with other colour (black/white/red etc.)
Weight males
292.00
Weight females
249.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
Found in Tarim district Mara region, Tanzania
Import
Through natural selection of indigenous Tanganyika short horn zebu
Location within country
Tarime district of mara region, North west Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
eng.
Description
Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu (TSZ) was known as Tanganyika Shorthorn Zebu which has several Breed-types such as Maasai, Iringa Red, Sukuma, Singida White, Tarime, Mbulu, Gogo and Pare
Other name
TSZ
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Small East African Zebu in Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sukuma
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Description
the breed is mostly kept by Sukuma people along the lake Victoria zone, the name was named after the trible of Sukuma in the country.
Other name
Tinde, Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under sub-humid climatic conditions.
Other special qualities
The animals produce traction and fuel. The animals are also important for social and security purposes.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually red, light dun, red roan or blue roan
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Sukuma cattle seem to have been derived from crossing between Tanzanian Shorthorned Zebu and the Sanga.
Location within country
south of Lake Victoria, spreading from the western to the southern zone
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Singida White
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
The strain is dominated by farmers based in Singida region and the dominant colour for such cattle is white.
Other name
Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The strain is hardy to Drought and Temperature
Color comments
The body is dominated by white colour/ grey and redish
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Short horned strain, with different shape and orientaion
Wither height males
120
Wither height females
105
Weight males
300.00
Weight females
290.00
Other specific visible traits
Body is dominated with white colour
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
The strain is mostly found in Singida region.
Location within country
Singida region
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Simmental
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Transboundary name
Simmental
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Very few animals available in the country
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sanga
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Description
This breed composes Fipa and Ankole Strains. Therefore, the population already taken care in Fipa and Ankole Cattle
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Long horns.
Other specific visible traits
Small hump.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous cattle breed, cross between Bos taurus (humpless) and Bos indicus (humped).
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Sahiwal
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Other name
Lola, Montgomery, Multani, Teli, Lambi Bar
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
the breed is good milkers than the local zebu, Produces relatively small calves with easy calving.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to tick borne diseases.
Special characteristic of product
This is an excellent dairy breed.
Color comments
Their colour can range from reddish brown through to the more predominant red, with varying amounts of white on the neck, and the underline. In males the colour darkens towards the extremities, such as the head, legs and tail
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Rudmentary thick at base, usually are dehorned and looks polled.
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
120
Weight males
500.00
Weight females
400.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Punjab region of Pakstan/Sahiwal District,
Import
1939-1963 Imported breed from Pakstan to Kenya 60 males and 12 females and Tanzanian imported the breed from Kenya
Location within country
Northen Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Pare
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Called Pare because it is mostly owned by the Pare Tribe
Other name
Tanganyika Shorthorn Zebu
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Mbulu
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
The name Mbulu signify the place where are mostly found. Mbulu-Tribal
Other name
Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
The breed need to be characterised.
Color comments
Multcolour (Black, Black and white spotted)
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
Natural selection over long period within Tanganyika short horn zebu (TSHZ)
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Maasai
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Maasai Cattle is one of the Strains of Small East African Shorthorn Zebu. Called Maasi because it is mostly owned by the Maasai people
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu, Maasai, Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
the breed adapted to harsh environment (drought and diseases)
Additional information comments
Animals are mostly depend on natural pastures and no/very minimal supplimentation is done.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-arid climatic conditions.
Color comments
Black but there are many varieties (Black with white patches, Red and white/grey, fawn and brindle, colour sided)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
129
Wither height females
122.5
Weight males
372.50
Weight females
330.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
Tanganyika shorthorn zebu
Location within country
northern to southern parts of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
