Black Bedouin
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Transboundary name
Syrian Mountain
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Angora Goat
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Angora
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
small-sized, small head in proportion to the body
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
native to Turkey
Year of origin
2400
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Anglo-Nubian
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Anglo-Nubian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Alpine
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Transboundary name
Alpine
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Turkana
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Low centre of gravity contributes to the adaptation of the animal to the rugged country.
Other special qualities
The breed is very drought tolerant if trained to go without water for long periods (up to seven days during the dry season) but traditionally has short watering intervals. Least productive of the Kenyan breeds but very hardy.
Wither height males
200
Wither height females
170
Weight males
425.00
Weight females
350.00
Other specific visible traits
This dromedary breed is dark in colour. rarely pure white animals and black animals with white nose flash are found. They are hairier than other local breeds. Their feet are small, very agile and can climb lava hills to forage.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Somali
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is susceptible to drought.
Special characteristic of product
This is the most productive breed in Kenya. It is important as draft and baggage animal.
Wither height males
200
Weight males
650.00
Weight females
575.00
Other specific visible traits
Very large body size, but large feet, slow movement, light in colour, with little hair on top of hump and shoulders.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Rendille
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Other name
Gabbra
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very tolerant to droughts and hardy.
Other special qualities
The animals are kept without water for up to 14 days during the dry season.
Color comments
uni coloured: white, light grey, fawn or red-brown
Wither height males
180
Wither height females
170
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
400.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
White Leghorn
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Leghorn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Location within country
Urban and peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Sussex
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Sussex
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
Urban and peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Rhode Island Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Rhode Island Red
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
Urban and peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
