Aylesbury
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Aylesbury
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
4.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; locally adapted
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
Unknown
Nkhuku
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Nkuku
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Birds of this breed are able to reproduce in very hot areas.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is very prone to Newcastle Disease.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.50
Weight females
1.20
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local breed with some crossing with Australorp cockerel in the early 1990s
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Indigenous chicken
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
They have high resistance to local diseases and parasites.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed; The most likely origin of indigenous breed chickens currently found in Zambia could be the Indian Sub-continent because similar black birds were known in India at that time but not in Europe.
Location within country
The indigenous chickens are widely distributed in the three Agro-ecological zones of Zambia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tonga
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Other name
Shorthorned Sanga
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breeds is to a certain degree resistant to diseases.
Other special qualities
Hardy breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, red, brown <br>multi coloured: combinations of black, red and brown with white markings
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are lyre shaped of medium length and are narrow spaced in an upward and forward orientation.
Wither height males
114.49
Wither height females
111.53
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
370.00
Other specific visible traits
The hump is very small especially on the females.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sanga type
Location within country
Southern Province of Zambia and also in the lower Zambezi river valley.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sussex
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sussex
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
It is a temperate breed and has thus marginally adapted to the tropical conditions in Zambia.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Short-horned.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Europe; exotic
Year of origin
1950
Location within country
Lusaka, Southern, Central, and parts of Copperbelt Province.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Simmental
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Simmental
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: red/brown pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
semen imported from Switzerland; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Heat tolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: light red with some white markings in some animals
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are of medium size and slightly curved.
Weight males
630.00
Weight females
455.00
Other specific visible traits
Medium sized animals. The hump is more prominent in the bulls.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from India for crossbreeding; exotic
Year of origin
1960
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Jersey
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Jersey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Small sized dairy type.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Exotic dairy breed that has its origins in Europe.
Location within country
The breed is found on commercial farms along the line of rail from Livingstone to the Copperbelt.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Guernsey
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
semen imported from Europe; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
