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 :
Similar to Brown Atlas originated in Plateau of Zaer North-east of Rabat
Main Location:
In Plateau of Zaer North-east of Rabat, in particular the hills of D'Oulmes and the neighbouring areas of Khenifra, Meknes, Sale and Khouribga, now in North-western Morocco
