Chèvre du Sahel
Dairy goatsclinically relevant1 cited sources
Breed facts
- Country of origin
- Niger
- Clinical relevance
- Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.
- As harvested
- Chèvre du Sahel, Niger (Goat)
- Also known as
- ArabiaBariolee du SahelFulaniSahelTouaregWest African Longlegged
Definition
Special qualities: This is a very hardy breed. The animals can remain two days without drinking. Resistance or tolerance: This breed is highly susceptible to trypanosomiasis and can be reared only in areas not affected by this disease.