Country
Specie
ISO3
TZA
Language
English
Description
Maasai Cattle is one of the Strains of Small East African Shorthorn Zebu. Called Maasi because it is mostly owned by the Maasai people
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu, Maasai, Tanganyika shorthorn zebu (TSHZ)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
the breed adapted to harsh environment (drought and diseases)
Additional information comments
Animals are mostly depend on natural pastures and no/very minimal supplimentation is done.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-arid climatic conditions.
Color comments
Black but there are many varieties (Black with white patches, Red and white/grey, fawn and brindle, colour sided)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
129
Wither height females
122.5
Weight males
372.50
Weight females
330.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
Tanganyika shorthorn zebu
Location within country
northern to southern parts of the country
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
