Local Ghanaian Turkey
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
country-wide mostly found in the Upper West, Ashanti, Greater Accra and Eastern regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Uda
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
Uda
Other name
Fellata, Louda, Oudah, Peul, Pied, Houda
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: front half black (or brown), back half white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
males may be maned, long thin tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Fulani
Location within country
Mainly in Northern and Brong Ahafo regions
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Nungua Blackhead
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black head and neck
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
58
Weight males
39.00
Weight females
32.00
Other specific visible traits
tail head is fat laden
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed was developed on the Agricultural Research Station of the University of Ghana from Blackhead Persian and West African Dwarf. Some animals were sold to farmers in the surrounding villages.
Location within country
Legon
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Fulani
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
Fulani
Other name
Foulbe, Fulbe, Peul-Peul, Peulh, Poulfouli, Peuhl
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: white <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
55
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
30.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sahel type
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Djallonké
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Fouta Djallon, Futa Jallon, Guinean, Kirdi, Kirdimi, Lakka, Nigerian Dwarf, Pagan, Southern, West African Dwarf, West African Maned, Cameroons Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, pied, tan with black belly and tricoloured also common, usually black pied or white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
50
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
males have a throat ruff and mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
country-wide with highest concentrations in the Volta and Upper West Regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Blackhead Persian
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Blackhead Persian
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: white with black head and neck
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
short hair, fat-rumped
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
New Zealand White
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
New Zealand White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
urban areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Flemish giant
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Flemish Giant
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
urban areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Californian
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
California
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
urban areas
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
