Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Description
Maasai Zebu is predominantly found in southern Kenya extending to north-east Tanzania with close association with the Maasai community. Comparatively, it is the largest of all SEAZ types in Kenya.
Transboundary name
Masai
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu, Maasai
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to live under semi-arid climatic conditions.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
400.00
Weight females
360.00
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Small East African Zebu
Location within country
Southern Kenya, mainly Kajiado County and its environs.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
