Zulu

South African Lop-eared

Relatively large in size (30 – 40 kg); horns present in both sexes, and are strong, long in males with homonymous twist projecting sideways or backwards and outwards, but lighter, scimitar shaped backward curving in females; ears are medium long, broad and lopped; coat colour is variable, but whole colours of grey, black and white predominate; the hair is short and coarse, or long and fine (Wilson, 1991).

Found in Swaziland and adjoining areas of South Africa; the climate is sub-tropical sub-humid, and the production system is principally agro-pastoral; about 89% of the goat population is found on communally owned land (Wilson, 1991).

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