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    Posted on July 4th, 2008

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    Sheep : Blackhead Persian

    The Blackheaded Persian originated in the arid regions of east Africa in what is now Somalia. It is one of the fat-rumped breeds and both sexes are polled. The breed is now found in South Africa where they are sometimes known by the name Swartkoppersie (Afrik.). It also found its way [...]

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    Swine : Bantu

    Bantu

    The Bantu is found in southern Africa. It is thought to have been developed from early importations of swine from Europe and Asia. The breed is usually brown but it is also found in black and white with black spots.

    Reference:
    Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and [...]