South African Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to its local environment (high rainfall grassland regions).
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be less susceptible to fly-strike because of their smooth body in comparison to sheep with skin folds.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
60.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1906
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Spanish, Saxony, Rambouillet, American and (mainly) Australian Merinos
Year of origin
1789
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Ronderib Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ronderib Africander
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Other name
Ronderib Afrikaner
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
short fat tail, hairy-coarsewoolled
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Africander, descended from Cape variety of Hottentot: This breed was developed through selection from one of the original short, broad fat-tailed types of Afrikaner.
Location within country
north central Cape Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Romney Marsh
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Romney
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Romanov
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Romanov
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Rambouillet
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Rambouillet
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Polled Dorset
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Poll Dorset
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Persian
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Blackhead Persian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Pedi
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Bapedi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to the arid and hot conditions of Sekhukhuneland.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be tick and heat tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its high fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: predominantly white with brown head, variety of colours occur
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
This breed is horned, polled or has scurs. The animals have a long, straight and carrot shaped fat tail.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1996
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Descendants of sheep that migrated down the length of Africa with nomadic owners. Arrived at northern borders of South Africa circa 200 AD.
Location within country
Sekhukhuneland, North-eastern Transvaal, Lebowa
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Nguni
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Nguni
Other name
Zulu, Swazi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
It is adapted to harsh environmental conditions of KwaZulu-Natal. Adapted to a hot, humid environment; the fat localized in the tail enhance the shedding of heat
Specific resistance or tolerance
It is resistant to diseases and drought, Tolerant of external and internal parasites , Tolerant of tick-borne diseases, Good walking and foraging ability
Specific reproductive characteristic
Fertile with excellent mothering abilities – ewes very protective of their young
Special characteristic of product
Meat: Meat is compact, savoury, flavourful and lean. Fat tail: External fat is mainly located in the tail. Skins: High quality skin.
Color comments
Dark brown either solid or patched with white and brown patched with white. Generally, this breed has a black, brown or reddish brown coat that is sometimes pied.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
64.9
Wither height females
61.9
Weight males
39.10
Weight females
33.40
Other specific visible traits
very small or no ears
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
African long-fat-tailed type
Location within country
Northern part of KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng (ARC-Irene)
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Critical
