Uganda
Ankole
Information
Breed name: Ankole
Local breed name: Ankole, Nsagalla, Bahima, Kigezi, Ntuuku
Breed size: approximately 6.000.000 animals, 50.000 breeding herds
Species: Bos indicus
Breed associations: Ankole Cattle Breeders Society
Link to website: www.facebook.com/groups/127453548052176/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Breed specific characteristics
- Long horned
- Dual purpose breed
- Mature weight 200-400 kg
- Tolerant to poor feeds and general care
- Has several coat colours, but dark brown is preferred
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Karamojong
Information
Breed name: Karamojong
Local breed name: Small East African, Teso
Breed size: approximately 4.000.000 animals, 500.000 breeding herds
Species: Bos indicus
Breed specific characteristics
- Short horned
- Dual purpose breed
- Mature weight 200-300 kg
- Tolerant to poor feeds and general care
- Has several coat colours, but light colours are preferred
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Nganda
Information
Breed name: Nganda
Local breed name: Nsoga, Nyoro
Breed size: approximately 350.000 animals, 30.000 breeding herds
Species: Bos indicus
Breed specific characteristics
- Short horned
- Dual purpose breed
- Mature weight 150-200 kg
- Tolerant to poor feeds and general care
- Has several coat colours, but light brown is dominant
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Ntuuku
Information
Breed name: Ntuuku
Local breed name: Ntoroko
Breed size: approximately 300.000 animals, 30.000 breeding herds
Species: Bos indicus
Breed specific characteristics
- Medium length horns
- Dual purpose breed
- Mature weight 150-250 kg
- Tolerant to poor feeds and general care
- Adapted to mountainous areas of Western Uganda
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Nkedi
Information
Breed name: Nkedi
Local breed name: Nsoga, Nyoro
Breed size: approximately 350.000 animals, 30.000 breeding herds
Species: Bos indicus
Breed specific characteristics
- Short horned
- Dual purpose breed
- Mature weight 180-300 kg
- Tolerant to poor feeds and general care
- Has several coat colours, but light brown is dominant
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Holstein Friesian
Information
Breed name: Holstein Friesian
Local breed name: Holstein
Breed size: > 1.000.000 animals
Species: Bos taurus
Control group: OPTIBOV
Breed specific characteristics
- High milk production
- Commercial breed
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