Nguni Cattle Breed

By Asst Editor Craig R, on August 10th, 2011

History

Nguni cattle derive their name from the black tribes of Africa, collectively known as the Nguni people. Nguni cattle descend from both Bos taurus and Bos indicus cattle and entered Africa around 8000 years ago.

As the tribes migrated south into Africa they took their cattle along. Through natural selection and environmental interaction . . . → Read More: Nguni Cattle Breed

Beef, Beef Cattle Breeds   , , , ,   Print this Page

Droughtmaster Cattle Breed

By Asst Editor Craig R, on August 4th, 2011

History

Droughtmaster was the name originally coined by a group of astute cattlemen in North Queensland for the breed of cattle which they developed through crossing Bos taurus and Bos indicus breeds to overcome the perennial problems of drought, cattle ticks, heat, eye cancer and many other problems that reduced production and profitability.

. . . → Read More: Droughtmaster Cattle Breed

Beef, Beef Cattle Breeds   , , , , ,   Print this Page

Boran Cattle Breed

By Asst Editor Craig R, on July 28th, 2011

History

The Boran developed in eastern Africa, more specifically the Borana plateau in southern Ethiopia. This area was where all the different breeds migrated through to their various destinations in Africa. The Boran developed into the dominant breed of eastern Africa and especially in Kenya, where the Kenyan Boran Cattle Breeders’ Society (BCBS) have . . . → Read More: Boran Cattle Breed

Beef, Beef Cattle Breeds   , , , , ,   Print this Page