Commercial composites are breeds developed from a selected indigenous breed combined with varying proportions of exotic blood. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to at least six commercial composite breeds: the Bonsmara (South Africa), Drakensberger (South Africa and Swaziland), Rentilo (Madagascar), Manjani Boina (Madagascar), Mpwapwa (Tanzania) and Wakwa (Cameroon). Unfortunately, only two of these - the Drakensberger and the Bonsmara - are secure in terms of numbers and existence of programmes for genetic improvement (Rege, 1999).
Breed Origin :
Province of Ouarzazate and the province of Taroudant in mountainous areas and in the oases
