This paper presents the first mtDNA characterisation of Argentinean and Bolivian Creole cattle, and reports the existence of African as well as European haplotypes in cattle from South America.

Scientists have discovered new information on African cattle that is paving the way for breeding of livestock with increased productivity and resilience. The scientists, discovered that African ...

Scientists have discovered new information on African cattle that is paving the way for breeding of livestock with increased productivity and resilience. The scientists, discovered that African ...

A number of international research projects are attempting to breed trypanosome-tolerant cattle and international aid agencies are providing funding to preserve the indigenous African breed.

Origin and distribution: MASHONA cattle are also known by local names including Makalanga, Kalanga, Makaranga, Ngombe dza Vakaranga, Shona Mashuk and Mashukulumbwe. The original Makalanga cattle ...

A genetic discovery could help fight an African cattle disease That may allow the introduction of higher-yielding breeds Apr 30th 2022 | 3 min read ...

Analysis - African cattle breeds are astonishingly diverse, and often quite beautiful. They range from the dark-red Ankole of southern Uganda, with their massive heat-dissipating horns, to the ...

Each year millions of cattle in Africa are killed by a parasite transmitted by the tsetse fly. Parasitologists at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna have studied a breed of cattle with ...

Over the last few years, conversations about livestock have started shifting. It’s not just about how much milk or meat a ...

Through strategic breeding, African cattle are resilient to extreme weather conditions and sickness, according to a study. Insights could be used to breed cattle which are not only tough to withstand ...

African cattle breeds are astonishingly diverse, and often quite beautiful. They range from the dark-red Ankole of southern Uganda, with their massive heat-dissipating horns, to the Boran which ...