White Fulani
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
White Fulani
Other name
Akou, Foulbe Blanc, White Kano, Yakanaji, Bunaji
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
500.00
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
Northern, Brong Ahafo and Ashanti regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Sokoto Gudali
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
Sokoto Gudali
Other name
Godali, Gudali, Sokoto, Bokoloji
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: grey, brown, dun
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
137
Wither height females
127
Weight males
540.00
Weight females
333.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West African Shorthorned Zebu type
Location within country
Northern, Brong Ahafo and Ashanti regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
N'dama
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
N'dama
Other name
Boyenca, Fouta Jallon, Fouta Longhorn, 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
N'Dama cattle can be found mostly in the Northern and Western Regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
Muturu
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
Muturu
Other name
Forest Muturu, Nigerian Shorthorn, Pagan, Nigerian Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
95
Wither height females
88
Other specific visible traits
smallest cattle breed known
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Shorthorn
Location within country
South-eastern coastal area near Ada and Keta Lagoon in Ghanais
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Lagoon
Country
Specie
ISO3
GHA
Transboundary name
Lagune
Other name
Lagunaire, Mayombe, Mayumbe, Race des lagunes, Lagune
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short slim horns
Wither height males
100
Wither height females
88
Weight males
170.00
Weight females
155.00
Other specific visible traits
very small cattle, short legged
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of West African Dwarf Shorthorn: Lagune is the name used for Dwarf Shorthorn cattle in French-speaking West and Central Africa.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
