Santa Gertrudis
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Transboundary name
Santa Gertrudis
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Samburu
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height females
113
Weight males
380.00
Weight females
260.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local small East African Zebu
Location within country
central Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sahiwal
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Transboundary name
Sahiwal
Other name
Lola, Montgomery, Multani, Teli, Lambi Bar
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to tick borne diseases.
Special characteristic of product
This is an excellent dairy breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: rarely white <br>multi coloured: usually reddish-dun usually with white markings
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
120
Weight males
430.00
Weight females
350.00
Other specific visible traits
Zebu
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Red Poll
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Transboundary name
Red Poll
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Orma Boran
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
White or fawn with no pigment
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
325.00
Weight females
303.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
NFD Boran
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Masai
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
Kikuyu
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Other name
East African Shorthorned Zebu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
119
Wither height females
113
Weight males
365.00
Weight females
260.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
local Small East African Zebu
Location within country
central Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Kenya Boran
Country
Specie
ISO3
KEN
Language
eng.
Description
The name Boran is for the community where the Breed was developed in Kenya.
Other name
Improved Boran
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
A range of coat colours reported for Kenyan Boran cattle breed include: black, light red, red, white, brown, roan and cream.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
124
Wither height females
121
Weight males
700.00
Weight females
475.00
Herdbook
y
Description of origin
improved variety of Boran
Location within country
central Kenya
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Kamba
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
