Jiddu
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Transboundary name
Jiddu
Other name
Macien, Sorco, Sucra, Surco, Surco Sanga, Surug, Suruq, Giddu
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-humid and humid climatic conditions.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sanga-Zebu intermediate
Location within country
Zanzibar
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Imported breed from European countries
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The breed needs conducive environment in order to reach high production potential, in the country it is well distributed in the Regions like Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Southern highlands of the country.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
continually imported; exotic
Year of origin
1970
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Iringa Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
english
Description
Iringa Red Cattle is one of Strains under Small East African Zebu, Dominant in Iringa region and their colour is red
Other name
Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
They are adapted to highlands condition, hardy can walk long distance
Color comments
Dominated by red colour
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Thick horn at base growing with diffrent curve orientation.
Wither height males
109.9
Wither height females
117
Weight males
265.70
Weight females
236.00
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
local strain of Small East African Zebu in Tanzania
Location within country
Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Guernsey
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Exotic Bos taurus dairy breed.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black-pied and sometimes red-pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Large size cattle.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic; continuously imported
Year of origin
1970
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Fipa
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Called Fipa because it is mostly owned by the Fipa Tribe. However, Some literature indicate that Fipa cattle is a strain of Sanga Breed of which Fipa people kept on selecting within Sanga breed and came up with Fipa cattle
Transboundary name
Aberdeen-Angus
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
Not known
Location within country
Found in Sumbawanga Region; Kalambo and Nkasi Districts
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ayrshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ayrshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
Fawn (redish) andwhite pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
exotic; continuously imported
Year of origin
1970
Location within country
Arusha, Kilimanjaaaro and southern highlands regions
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ankole
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Description
Some literature indicate that Ankole cattle is a strain of Sanga Breed of which Tusi people kept on selecting within Sanga breed and came up with Ankole cattle. Some people refer/name this Cattle Breed as Tusi Cattle
Transboundary name
Ankole
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Currently the breed is becoming popular in the country
Color comments
Brown/fawn, red/red-brown, black in combination of these colour and white.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long and massive horns
Weight males
900.00
Weight females
502.50
Other specific visible traits
Long and big size horns
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
They came from Tusi people of Rwanda to the Western and South of Uganda, then pastoralist in the course of serch for green pasture and water they shifted to weestern Tanzania.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Along regions of western Tanzania
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Aberdeen-Angus
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Aberdeen-Angus
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 Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Egyptian
Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Transboundary name
Egyptian
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local semi-arid and sub-humid climate.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short curved horns
Wither height males
132
Weight males
337.50
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
few animals imported from Egypt in 1968 and 1970
Year of origin
1968
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered
