Livestock Breeds Originating from Africa
We fully realize that this list is not complete. It contains only those breeds for which we currently have information available. A complete listing of all the breed registries we have contacted for information is available in the alphabetical listings. If you know of a breed that isn’t listed please use the comment form at the bottom of this page to tell us about it. If you can provide us with a breed registry or other contact we will try to obtain information on the breed.
Cattle
Africander
Ankole
Barka
Bonsmara
Boran
Damietta
Horro
Kuri
Masai
Mashona
N'dama
Nguni
Orma
Boran
Tswana
Tuli
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Goats
Benadir
Boer
Nigerian Dwarf
Nubian
Pygmy
Sahelian
Somali
Horses
Abyssinian
Barb
Basotho Pony
Bhirum Pony
Boer
Djerma
Dongola
Egyptian
Fleuve
Fouta
Kirdi Pony
M'Bayar
Nooitgedacht
Pony
Somali Pony
Sudan Country-Bred
Tawleed
Vlaamperd
West African
Barb
Western Sudan
Pony
Other Species
Egyptian Buffalo
Sheep
Blackhead Persian
Damara
Dorper
Masai
Ossimi
Sahel-type
Somali
S. African Merino
S. African Mutton Merino
Touabire
Uda
West African Dwarf
Yankasa
Zaghawa
Zaian
Zaïre
Long-legged
Zemmour
Zoulay
Swine
Bantu
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