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Africa

cattle breed is special to Southern Africa

there are a small number of cattle breeds which have originated in South Africa and which continue to be popular…

South Africa’s Native Horse Breeds

Contrary to popular belief, there are a small number of horse breeds which have originated in South Africa and which…

The indigenous cattle of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

The study considered two cattle strains which have been raised by the indigenous people for many years. The study areas…

Breeds in Congo, The Democratic Republic

SpeciesGroupBreedSynonymsCattleHumpless ShorthornsLaguneMayombe or Dahomey (in DR Congo), Lagoon (in Ghana)CattleSmall East African ZebuLugwareBahu, Kuku, MangbattuCattleSangaBahimaNsagallaCattleZengaAlurNyoka, Nioka, BlukwaCattleSangaAfricanderAfrikaner (in Africaans); IzankayiCattleHumpless…

Indigenous Breeds of Cattle, their Productivity, Economic and Cultural Values in Sub-Saharan Africa:

INTRODUCTION Cattle commands a prominent position in our meat supply and livestock industry. Beef is estimated to supply about 45…

‘the world’s hardiest breed’ – The East African Boran.

The Boran is a zebu breed maintained by the Borana pastoralists of southern Ethiopia and contiguous areas of Kenya and…

Africa : Native Dog Breeds

1.Abyssinian Sand Terrier The Abyssinian Sand Terrier or African Hairless Dog is a breed of hairless dog. It can grow…

White Fulani

White Fulani Distribution Map: White Fulani cattle are an important and famous beef breed of cattle throughout the area conquered by…

Baherie cattle breed

The Baherie cattle found on the coast of the Massawa region in eastern Eritrea. Bahrain means cattle from Sea or…