Pecanite
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Description
dwarf cattle
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Breed now nonexististant
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Dwarf, Humpless
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
some Dexter blood
Year of origin
0
Location within country
now unknown
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Nkone
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
Ndebele,Zulu
Description
The new name is now NGUNI
Transboundary name
Nguni
Other name
Manguni, Mangoni
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information comments
Information needs to be deleted and referred to NGUNI data
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-arid/subtropical conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for above average fertility. The females are very protective mothers.
Reference for special qualities
Mrs. S. Moyo; ILCA Report, Dec. 1990. Had, Matopos Research Station, Private Bag K5137, Bulawayo
Color comments
uni coloured: red, roan <br>multi coloured: red, white, similar to Nguni (broken white top line with red unbroken sidepanels)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
thin lyre-shaped horns
Weight males
750.00
Weight females
475.00
Other specific visible traits
small cervico-thoracic hump
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1963
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Nguni/Nkone brought to the southern parts of Zimbabwe by migrating tribes from South Africa who settled in Matabeleland in 1838.
Year of origin
1838
Location within country
Matabeleland, South-western Zimbabwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Nguni
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Nguni
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Matopos Research Institute and Anglesea Farm are the only registered herds in the Herd Book.
Additional information comments
The breed is under threat because of unsustainable numbers.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
380.00
Other specific visible traits
red and white coat patterns , red, red and white, roan, white and inkone(white back stripe with red panels, which is optimum configuration for solar radiation)
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1966
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed,sanga type
Location within country
Matabeleland South province
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Limousin
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Limousin
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Two registered breeders.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Holstein-Friesian
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
One registered breeder with Herd Book
Color comments
multi coloured: black-pied, sometimes red-pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Large sized animals.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Import
ealry 1960s from South Africa
Location within country
High rainfall areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hereford
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
There is only one regsitered breeder
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
0
Import
United States of America
Location within country
Across all agro-ecological zones in Zimbabwe
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Govuvu
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Other name
Kwavovu, Kavuvu
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
dwarf forest cattle of Sanga type
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Charolais
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Charolais
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
no registered breeder
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
unknown
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
