Conservation status | FAO (2007): not at risk[1]: 81 |
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Other names | Bama Myinn |
Country of origin | Myanmar |
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]
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
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]