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Country

Specie

ISO3
KEN
Description
The type has large humps that are irregularly shaped in the form of a pyramid and some have cervico-thoracic humps. A variety of horn shape and hump size exist with some being polled. They have pendulous dewlap.
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu, Ukamba, Wakamba, Akamba
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
Black or white, or black and white are colours commonly seen
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
375.00
Weight females
307.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Small East African Zebu
Location within country
South-eastern Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown