Azaouak - NW Niger

Photo provided by Larry W. Harms

Place of Origin	East Mali, West Central Niger, and North West Nigeria
Uses	Pack and Dairy
Relationship to other breeds	West African (shorthorned) Zebu, Similar to Shuwa
Characteristics	Variable
Breed Societies	Hausa Shanun Adar, Fulani Azawa, Azawal
Synonyms	Arab, Damerghou or Tagama (Niger), Tuareg
Proscribed Names	Not Azawak, Azawa, Azawaje, Azawal

Reference: I.L.Mason. (1996). A world dictionary of livestock breeds, types and varieties. CAB INTERNATIONAL.