Broad Breast Bronze
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Transboundary name
Broad Breasted Bronze
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
lower Egypt & delta
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Baladi Egyptian
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Language
ar.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed
Location within country
lower Egypt & delta and mid and upper Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sanabawi
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: red with white or black head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Saidi with smaller tail, originated in Sanabo, Upper Egypt
Location within country
Sanabo, Upper Egypt (southern Egypt)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Saidi
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Other name
Sohagi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to hot temperatures.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Ewes cycle all year round and a high twining rate is reported for this breed.
Special characteristic of product
The wool is locally processed for rugs and blankets.
Reference for special qualities
A13-52
Color comments
uni coloured: mostly dark brown, may be cream white or mixed
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
92
Wither height females
85
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
long fat tail, long legs, long ears
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This is the oldest of the Egyptian breeds found in Upper Egypt.
Location within country
Qena (south of Naga Hammadi), Sohage and Aswan Governorates (southern Egypt)and southern parts of Upper Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Rahmani
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is believed to have some resistance to internal parasites.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals breed all year round. The twinning rate is relatively high.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown <br>comment: fading with age
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: large horns
Wither height males
47
Wither height females
43
Weight males
62.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
fat tail, often earless, large; coarse wooled,
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed originated in northern Syria and northern Turkey and was introduced into Egypt in the 9th century. The original stock is the Red Karman from Turkey.
Year of origin
9
Location within country
east Beheira, Gharbia, Khafr El-Sheikh, Lower Egypt (northern Egypt)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ossimi
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Other name
Ausimi, Meraisi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to variable (versatile) conditions and are generally more adapted to the variable conditions of the valley than other breeds.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A breeding season of 240 days is reported for this breed.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with brown head, neck and legs, spotted
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: medium sized with back- and downward curvature
Wither height males
72
Wither height females
75
Weight males
60.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
narrow, shallow body, long legs, fat tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in Ossim, Giza Governorate
Location within country
south of the Nile Delta and Middle Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Maenit
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed
Location within country
upper Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kanzi
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed
Location within country
upper Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Farafra
Country
Specie
ISO3
EGY
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
locally adapted breed. Farafra, an oasis in the western desert of Egypt, is the habitat of this breed.
Location within country
upper Egypt
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
