Red Leghorn
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
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
Naked neck Frizzle Feathered
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Rural areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kenyan Indigenous Chicken
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
English
Description
Consist of various unimproved, non-selected sub-populations of heterogeneous features such as plumage, shank, skin and eye colours, comb and wattle types, earlobes and body sizes.
Other name
Kuku Kienyeji
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Comb type
single
Skin colour
yellow
Shank and foot colour
various
Plumage colour
various colours
Pattern within feather
no special pattern
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.20
Weight females
1.60
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Local
Year of origin
0
Import
N/A
Location within country
Rural and peri-urban areas of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Winam
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
Luo
Description
. Comparatively, the smallest of all SEAZ with varied horn shapes, sizes and orientation. There is a notable variance in hump size and position. Highly tolerant to tick-borne diseases and helminthes.
Other name
Kavirondo, Luhyia, Luo, East African Shorthorned Zebu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
Highly tolerant to tick-borne diseases and helminthes
Color comments
The most commonly seen coat colours of Winam cattle breed are: black, white and black-and-white.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Varied horn shapes, sizes and orientation
Wither height males
113
Wither height females
109
Weight males
400.00
Weight females
350.00
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
local Small East African Zebu
Location within country
western Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Watende
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
Kuria
Description
Mature body frames are thin, shallow but long with relatively long horns
Other name
Kuria
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
Whole black is reported to be the most common coat colour of Watende cattle breed. Brown, and black or brown with some white can also be seen.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Turkana
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
Turkana
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
East African Zebu, similar to Karamajong and Toposa
Location within country
North-western Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tuni
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Other name
Serengi, Serenli
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
multi coloured: usually red with white spots, also red or pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
116
Wither height females
118
Weight males
412.00
Weight females
321.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Sanga-Zebu intermediate
Location within country
eastern Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Teso
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
Black and brown whole colours are more common. Other coat colours reported for Teso cattle breed include: Black and white, brown and white, red roan, grey roan, and white and cream.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight females
206.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Suk
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Small East African Zebu, may have some Karamajong blood
Location within country
North-western Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Simmental
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Transboundary name
Simmental
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
