Ankole (cattle) - Wikipedia
The Ankole is a breed or group of breeds of African cattle, belonging to the broad Sanga cattle grouping of African breeds. [1][2]: 604 It was probably introduced to Uganda between five and seven hundred years ago by nomadic pastoralists from more northerly parts of the continent.
Ankole Cattle Facts, The Horns, Buying and Selling Cattle - Bwindi
Ankole cattle are rated mainly in Western Uganda in the districts of Isingiro, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Mbarara and Kiruhura. The cattle mainly feeds on grass found in the vast lands and sometimes farmers give them supplements to add on their diet. The cows are majorly known for their long horns that rise up to eight feet from tip to tip.
Ankole-Watusi Cattle | Oklahoma State University
Ankole-Watusi cattle are the show-stoppers of the bovine kingdom. Medium-sized animals, with long, large-diameter horns, they attract attention wherever they appear. These regal animals can easily trace their ancestry back more than 6,000 years and have often been referred to …
Ankole Cattle | Oklahoma State University
Also Known As: Ankole Longhorn. Varieties: Bahema, Bashi, Kigezi, Watusi. The Ankole cattle are distributed from Lake Mobutu to Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa. The original animals were thought to have been brought to northern Uganda by Hamitic tribes sometime between the 13th and 15th centuries.
Ankole-Watusi - Wikipedia
The Ankole-Watusi is a modern American breed of domestic cattle. It derives from the Ankole group of Sanga cattle breeds of east and central Africa. It is characterized by very large horns.
Facts about Ankole Cattle - Price, Milk Production, Breeding and …
The Ankole cattle are a special breed of African cattle which stand out because of their long white-curved outside horns and a dark-brown skin color. The long horns evolved to protect them from predators like hyenas, lions and leopards.
Ankole-Watusi Cattle - The Livestock Conservancy
Ankole-Watusi cattle, with their extra-large horns, are among the most striking members of the bovine kingdom. Herds resemble slow-moving, multicolored forests of bare trees as their horns sway with every step.
Ankole Cattle - Zoo Guide
Ankole Cattle, also known as Ankole-Watusi, are a distinctive breed of cattle known for their incredibly large, uniquely shaped horns. These cattle are native to Africa, particularly Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of Uganda.
12 Fascinating Facts About Ankole-Watusi Cattle - See Africa Today
Ankole-Watusi cattle famous for their prized long horns symbolised loyalty and wealth among African tribes that reared this breed.
Ankole Cattle - South Africa Online
Ankole cattle are part of the larger beef production industry of South Africa. This breed can be traced back to the hieroglyphs of the ancient Egyptians and has formed part of the longhorn cattle tribes for more than 6 000 years. Ankole cattle are best known for their majestic horns.