Nsenga
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The fertility of the local types seems to be remarkably high, with two (2) litters per year of up to ten (10) piglets per litter.
Color comments
multi coloured: grey, black, black and white and rarely brown
Other specific visible traits
It has a short straight hair coat with a flat but sometimes concave head. It possesses a short snout, small ear size and a pot- bellied medium body frame and size. The back is hollow and the rump is straight.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed pig.
Location within country
It is widely distributed in the Eastern Province with a high population in Petauke District.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Lusitu
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The fertility of the local types seems to be remarkably high, with two (2) litters per year of up to ten (10) piglets per litter.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, brown, white, black and white or black and brown
Other specific visible traits
It has a straight and short hair coat with a long snout. ItT possesses medium sized ears and a small, short and lean body. The back and rump are straight.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
It is well distributed in the Southern Province but higher populations are found in the Gwembe valley, especially in the Lusitu area.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Other specific visible traits
Curved or dished face and erect ears.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom; exotic
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Mainly peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Other specific visible traits
The breed has a strait face with floppy ears that point down-wards. It has a longer body compared to the Large White.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Denmark; exotic
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Mainly peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Muscovy
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Muscovy
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white <br> uni coloured: white
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
3.10
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted exotic
Location within country
Ducks are widely distributed in all Agro-ecological zones of Zambia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Suffolk
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Suffolk
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
730.00
Weight females
680.00
Other specific visible traits
Small and compact horse with short, thick neck, short back and legs.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Shire
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Shire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Percheron
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Percheron
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: grey or black coloured
Other specific visible traits
Medium-sized head, short back and heavy thigh muscles with enormous strength.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Belgian
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Belgian Draft
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Nkhanga
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is resistant to most diseases affecting chicken.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.40
Weight females
1.20
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
