Burmese Horse

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Burmese Horse
Conservation status FAO (2007): not at risk [1] :81
Other namesBama Myinn
Country of originMyanmar
Use draught [2]

The Burmese Horse or Bama Myinn is a breed of horse from Myanmar (Burma). [3] It is one of two horse breeds in Myanmar, the other being the Shan Horse. [2]

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History

The Burmese Horse is one of two horse breeds in Myanmar, the other being the Shan Horse. [2] The two are sometimes treated as synonyms, [4] :448 but are separately reported to DAD-IS by the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development of Myanmar. [5]

The population of the Burmese breed was last reported to DAD-IS in 1991, when there were 26 000 breeding mares. [3] In 2007 its conservation status was recorded by the FAO as "not at risk". [1] :81

Characteristics

The Burmese Horse is well adapted to hot and humid conditions. [3] Its coat is not as thick as that of the Shan Horse. [6] It is used as a draught horse. [2]

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References

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