Tazegzawt
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Tamazight
Description
Commonly called by breeders
Transboundary name
Tazegzawt
Other name
= blue color in the Tamazight language, due to the presence of pigmentation at the level of the head of shiny bluish black color. Typical sheep from the mountains and the Soummam valley, perfectly adapted to the natural conditions of the region.
Additional information
Native
Additional information comments
Local
Weight males
87.00
Weight females
79.00
Other specific visible traits
79
Herdbook
55
Domestication status
n
Local Risk
The area of expansion of this breed mainly concerns two wilayas of northern Algeria (Béjaia and Tizi Ouzou), but the large concentration of numbers is observed in the area of Akbou (Béjaia)
Detailed local risk status
Not Sufficient
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
At Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical Maintained
Le dinde local
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
fr.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
multi coloured: mainly black, russet-red and light-brown
Other specific visible traits
Long legs, a rather long neck, small comb.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
imported from Europe
Year of origin
17
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Taadmit
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the steppe and semi-steppe zones.
Special characteristic of product
This is a productive breed with excellent meat quality as the fat is regularly dispersed between the muscle and under the skin which gives a sort of marbling effect.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
90
Weight males
72.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
The breed is phenotypically uniform with a standard horn shape.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Descended from Algerian Arab (Ouled Djellal) with some Merino (France) input.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Originated in Tadmit in the Wilaya de Djelfa, between Messad and Djelfa, then spread into the north as far as Ksar el Boukhari
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sidahou
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Transboundary name
Tuareg
Other name
Terguia, Tuareg, Terguia-Sidaou
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to the local Saharan climate.
Other special qualities
These animals can walk long distances.
Reference for special qualities
FAO Breed Survey
Color comments
uni coloured: white, fawn <br>multi coloured: pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
41
Wither height females
33
Weight males
77.00
Weight females
76.00
Other specific visible traits
similar to Maure, large sized animals, covered with hair, long thin tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sahel type originated in Mali.
Location within country
Sahara
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Rembi
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Arabe
Other name
Raimbi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to extreme cold, dryness, mountainess conditions and poor pastures.
Color comments
multi coloured: red or brownish head, body uni coloured bay-fawn
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
71
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
62.00
Other specific visible traits
The Rembi breed is morphologically the same as the Algerian Arab except that these animals are bay in colour. This is a tough sure footed breed with big bones and hard knuckles. Biggest sheepbreed in Algeria.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
extends from L'oued Touil in the east to Chott Chergui in the west
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ouled Djellal
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Arabe
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
These animals are well adapted to live in the arid zones.
Special characteristic of product
This is an excellent meat breed and the daily gain is quite good.
Other special qualities
The animals are adapted to long walks.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
84
Wither height females
74
Weight males
81.00
Weight females
49.00
Other specific visible traits
tall with a fine tail, long powerful legs adapted to long marches
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
eastern Algeria stretching across to Wadi Touil on the Tunisian border
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hamra
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Arabe
Transboundary name
Beni Guil
Other name
Petit Oranais, Deghma
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its resistance to cold, wind and droughts.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breeding season lasts from spring to autumn (300 days).
Special characteristic of product
This is a very good meat breed.
Other special qualities
The animals survive on Halfa-grass (Stipa tenacissima) used on dunes to prevent erosion.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with dark mahogany head and legs
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
55
Wither height females
55
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
37.50
Other specific visible traits
small size with small, rounded body frame
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in the East of Morocco.
Location within country
area between Chotte Ech-Chergui in the East, the Saharian Atlas in the South-east, Morocco in the West and the mountains of Tlemcen and Saida in the North.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
D'man
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Transboundary name
D'man
Other name
Damana, TAFILALET
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed survives well under Sahelian conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for prolificacy. The animals breed all year round.
Other special qualities
These are rustic animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown, white <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
60
Other specific visible traits
small animal, lop ears, fine tail
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
The historical origin of the D'man breed is not well known, it has existed in the palm groves of the pre-Saharan regions of southern Morocco for a very long time.
Location within country
The D'man exists in the oases of southwest Algeria: Gourara, Touat, Tidikelt and goes as far as el Golea in the east and extends into the desert areas south of Bechar.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Barbarine
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
Français
Transboundary name
Tunisian Barbary
Other name
Constantinois, Moutons de l'Oued Souf, Tunisien, Barbary, Mouton à queue grasse
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
This breed is related to the Tunisian Barbarine but is distinguished by a fat half-tail, less prominent than that of the Tunisian Barbarine
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under desert conditions (extreme heat) and feeds on dune grass. His big hooves make him an excellent walker in the dunes of Souf (El Oued) in particular. They are considered irreplaceable in their environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
These sheep fatten quickly and can tolerate salty water.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has very good prolificacy qualities.
Other special qualities
These animals are suitable for a transhumant or nomadic lifestyle.
Color comments
The body of the barbarine is white except the head and legs which may be brown or black.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
The horns are developed in the male, absent in the female.
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
64
Weight males
45.00
Weight females
37.00
Other specific visible traits
It is an animal of good conformation the tail is fat, hence the name of the fat-tailed sheep. This reserve of fat makes the animal particularly hardy in times of scarcity in sandy areas.
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
This breed is thought to be of Asian origin.
Location within country
Its area of extension covers the east of the country, from Souf to the Constantine trays to the Tunisian border.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
cou noir
Country
Specie
ISO3
DZA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
African Black
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
The ostrich found in Algeria is a resultant from crossbreeding three different South-African ostrich types.
Year of origin
1860
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
