Mkota
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
shona
Other name
Rhodesian Indigenous, Mukota
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females are known for their good maternal abilities (less than 5% postnatal mortality).
Other special qualities
These hardy animals survive by grazing and scavenging under extremely harsh conditions (particularly nutrition).
Reference for special qualities
D.H. Holness; Rhodesia Agricultural Journal, 73, 59-62; Pig Industry Board, Harare and D.H. Holness
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black, red, brown, white also spotted <br>comment: some young are striped
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
60.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
probably descended from stock introduced by Europeans in 19th century
Year of origin
19
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
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
Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
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
Duroc
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Duroc
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
Dalland
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Dalland
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
2000
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Tswana
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Tswana
Other name
Setswana, Bechuanaland
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
Well adapted to cope with disease and parasite challenges.
Color comments
uni coloured: all colours, white (29%), black (17%) <br>multi coloured: various colours (40%)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short horns
Wither height males
73
Wither height females
61
Weight males
43.90
Weight females
40.00
Other specific visible traits
lop ears, large sized animals, long legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Bophuthatswana
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Saanen
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Saanen
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
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 Switzerland; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Mashona
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Description
The goat type is found in the eastern and central areas of Zimbabwe.Most of these goats are of the Small East African (SEA) type. The SEA is often termed the Mashona goat with a mature weight of about 25 kg to 30 kg (its small, compact and hardy).
Transboundary name
Small East African
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
small and compact, varied colour patterns, horned
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed goat breed of the Small East African type.
Location within country
High rainfall areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Kalahari Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Description
Recently introduced from South Africa
Transboundary name
Kalahari Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported, exotic
Year of origin
2013
Location within country
Semi arid areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
Boer
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Boer
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic;<br> Developed in South Africa.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Semi-arid region.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
