西非矮羊is a breed of domestic sheep. It is the dominant breed of sheep from the southwest to central Africa.
Currently the breed is mainly found in West Africa, and it’s range extending from Senegal to Chand, Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo.
It is adapted for life in humid forested area, sub-humid areas and savannahs.
It is known by some other names such asWest African Maned, Southern, Savannah-type, Pagan, Nigerian Dwarf, Lakka, Kirdimi, Kirdi, Guinean, Futa Jallon, Fouta Djallon, Forest-type, Djallonke和Cameroons Dwarf.
西非矮羊breed is a dwarf meat sheep breed, and it is classified as being one of the savannah-type of West African Sheep.
Currently the breed is most common and numerous in the southwestern region of Nigeria and a significant part of the herd is under modern management systems for meat production. Read some more information about this breed below.
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West African Dwarf Sheep Characteristics
顾名思义，西非矮羊是一种较小的家用绵羊。通常是白色或piebald。前半部分是黑色的，后半部分为白色。
Although, blackbelly pattern and tan on white variety are also found. The Rams have a well-developed throat ruff and they are horned.
Horns of the rams are wide at the base, curve backwards, outwards and then forwards again. While the ewes are usually polled, but some may have slender short horns.
Ears of the West African Dwarf sheep are short and pendulous and their neck is long and slender. Their chest is deep, back is long and dished and the legs are short. They have pretty long tail which can reach the hocks.
成熟的西非矮人公羊的大约活体重约为37公斤。和成熟的母羊平均体重约25公斤。来自ansi.okstate.edu和Wikipedia的照片和信息。
用途
西非矮羊is a meatsheep breed. It is raised mainly for meat production.
Special Notes
西非矮绵羊是非常坚固耐用的动物。它们对锥虫体高度耐受。人们认为母羊全年都进入了发情。并且，母羊平均每羔羊可以产生1.15至1.50羔羊。
Growth rate of the West African Dwarf sheep is relatively show, but they can be bred at their age of 7 to 8 months. They are very docile animals in term of temperament.
They are very easy to handle and can easily interact closely with humans. Currently the breed is mainly raised for meat production. However, review full breed profile of this breed in the following chart.
| Breed Name | West African Dwarf |
| Other Name | 以许多名字称呼，例如西非男士，南部，萨凡纳型，异教，尼日利亚矮人，拉克卡，基尔迪米，基尔迪，基尔迪，几内亚，弗拉·贾隆，fouta djallon，forest-type，sorest-type，djallonke，djallonke和cameroons djallonke和cameroons dwarf dwarf dwarf dwarf dwarf |
| Breed Purpose | 肉 |
| Special Notes | 非常强壮，强壮，高度耐受性锥体，平均每羔羊1.15-1.50羔羊，增长率相对较慢，温顺，气质良好，易于处理 |
| 繁殖大小 | Small |
| Weight | Vary from 25 to 37 Kg |
| Horns | 是的 |
| Climate Tolerance | All climates |
| Color | 通常是白色或piebald |
| Rarity | Common |
| 国家/起源地 | Africa |
