SA Ross
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- broiler- Ross
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Potchefstroom Koekoek
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Australorp
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
This breed is a composite of the White Leghorn, Black Australorp and Bared Plymouth Rock
Adaptability to specific environment
Cold And Heat, Wet and Drought
Specific resistance or tolerance
Poultry diseases
Specific reproductive characteristic
High egg production
Other special qualities
Brooding well and ability to hatch their own offspring
Comb type
Single
Skin colour
Yellow
Shank and foot colour
Yellow
Plumage colour
Grey and White
Pattern within feather
Barred, Sex-linked
Avian classification
Indigenous
Color comments
Light and dark grey with white barred
Wither height males
2.51
Wither height females
1.7
Location within country
North West Province and Gauteng Province
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Koekoek
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Boschveld
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
developed breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Watusi
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Watusi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: mostly fawn to red-brown or mahogany, sometimes white multi coloured: rarely fawn to red-brown pied or speckled
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
giant-horned, 70-110 cm in length
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
unknown origin, limited importation many years ago
Location within country
mainly in zoos in the larger cities and Natal Lion Park
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Wagyu
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Japanese Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Venda
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Tshikalanga, Bavenda
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Crossbreeding increasing rapidly
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to hot, dry environments. The animals can walk long distances in search of grazing and water.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported as tick and heat tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is reported to be fertile and females are known for ease of calving.
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed produce quality hides.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and white <br>comments: many other colours and patterns may also be seen
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped
Weight males
565.00
Weight females
345.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
Ecotype of the Nguni breed, a Sanga type, which migrated into southern Africa with nomadic Iron Age people between the 3rd and 7th centuries. The population is regarded as a land race.
Location within country
Sibasa, north-eastern Northern Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Veldmaster
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Uys
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook established
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
early variety of Drakensberger; origin from Black Friesian x Africander with Zulu blood in late 19th century (by D. Uys) or from Vaderlander (Groningen) x local
Location within country
Natal.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Tulim
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Recently developed composite of Tuli and Limousin
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
