Small East African
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Small East African
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to locally harsh conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed matures early (before the age of 4 months) and can breed throughout the year. In addition, it is known for a high twinning rate.
Other special qualities
This is a hardy breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: various colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
60
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
27.00
Other specific visible traits
Small size, short fine hair. short ears, tassels are common
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Saanen
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Exotic dairy type goat. <br> originated in Switzerland, in the Saanen Valley.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Mubende
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is fairly prolific. The following data were given: Kidding rate of 77 to 80%; in average 1.6 kids per year; Kidding interval from 270 to 297 days.
Special characteristic of product
The skins of this breed are known for their high quality and are in great demand in the world market.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually black <br>multi coloured: also pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
32.00
Weight females
27.00
Other specific visible traits
short, fine coat, males and also some females bearded
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Small East African
Location within country
Buganda
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kigezi
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Transboundary name
Kigezi
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: black, grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
55
Wither height females
55
Weight males
20.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
long-haired, small animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Small East African
Location within country
South-western Uganda
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Boer
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Transboundary name
Boer
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from South Africa; exotic; for crossbreeding
Year of origin
1995
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Anglo-Nubian
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Anglo-Nubian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Exotic dual-purpose breed. <br> Originally developed in England.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ugandese Duck
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
10.00
Weight females
6.00
Other specific visible traits
Large birds.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Crossbreeds of the original muscovey ducks imported from Britain.
Location within country
country-wide especially in urban and peri urban areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Zambian breed
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Zambia; exotic
Location within country
Urban and peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ugandese Chicken
Country
Specie
ISO3
UGA
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
4.00
Weight females
2.00
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Most chicken are kept in the Teso and Northern Annual cropping system of the Eastern and Northern region of the country.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
