N'dama
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Transboundary name
N'dama
Other name
Boyenca, Fouta Longhorn, Fouta jallon, Futa, Malinke, Mandingo, N'dama peti, Outa malinke, Boenca
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals can survive under very humid conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Other special qualities
The animals are well known for their hardiness.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually fawn, red or brown, occasionally or black <br>multi coloured: occasionally pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre or crescent shaped horns
Wither height males
116
Wither height females
104
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
small animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Small Humpless Longhorn
Location within country
mainly in the palm plantations in the Littoral and South Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Mbororo à robe rouge
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Red Bororo
Other name
Djafoun, Fellata, Gabassae, Gadehe, Hanagamba, Kreda, Mbororo, Ogha, Rahaza, Red Bororo, Red Fulani, Brahaza
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: mahogany, sometimes white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
very long (up to 63 cm) lyre shaped horns
Weight males
430.00
Other specific visible traits
slender body with long legs
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Long-lyrehorned Zebu type
Location within country
northern Cameroon
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Mbororo à robe blanche
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
White Fulani
Other name
Akou, Bunaji, Foulbe Blanc, White Bororo, White Kano, Yakanaji, White Fulani
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: usually white with black spots
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre shaped horns, up to 51 cm
Wither height females
130
Weight males
350.00
Weight females
323.00
Other specific visible traits
large dewlaps, especially in males
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Lyre-horned Zebu type
Location within country
mainly found in the western part of the North-west Province and the western part of Adamaoua Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Kuri
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Transboundary name
Kuri
Other name
Baharie, Bare, Borrie, Boudouma, Buduma, Chad, Dongole, Kuburi, White Lake Chad, Kouri
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant
Other special qualities
The animals can stay afloat and swim long distances.
Color comments
uni coloured: white, occasionally with spots
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
gigantic bulbous horns
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
139
Weight males
499.00
Weight females
363.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Bos taurus longifrons (Longhorn subgroup)
Location within country
Lake Chad Basin of Cameroon
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Kapsiki
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Other name
Kirdi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant
Special characteristic of product
Cattle of this breed plays an important role in the traditional life of the Kapsiki people, they are used in much the same way as Muturu cattle in Nigeria for dowries, special feasts and rituals.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
medium length (20-40 cm)
Wither height males
108
Wither height females
104
Weight males
200.00
Weight females
170.00
Other specific visible traits
small animals
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Savannah Shorthorn
Location within country
Mokolo, Mandara, northern Cameroon
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Goudali de l'Adamaoua
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Language
fr.
Other name
Adamawa, Cameroons Gudali, Cameroons Fulaniv
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red <br>multi coloured: red, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
450.00
Other specific visible traits
West African Zebu type
Domestication status
domestic
Location within country
Adamoua Province, northern Cameroon
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Choa
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Shuwa
Other name
Tur, Wadara, Arab Shuwa
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: usually dark red, also black or pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
129
Wither height females
126
Weight males
323.00
Weight females
277.00
Other specific visible traits
well developed hump in males
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Shorthorned Zebu type, similar to Azaouak
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Banyo
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Other name
Banyolé
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red often with white face and belly <br>multi coloured: red pied often with white face and belly
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Goudali de l'Adamaoua with Red Bororo blood
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Bamileke
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
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
variety of West African Savannah Shorthorn
Location within country
South-western Cameroon
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Bakweri
Country
Specie
ISO3
CMR
Transboundary name
Muturu
Other name
Muturu
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height females
98
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Dwarf Shorthorn
Location within country
Foot of Mt. Cameroons, South-western Cameroon
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
