Boran cattle are a popular Zebu beef breed in eastern Africa. [2] Through DNA sampling, Hanotte et al. have analyzed the genetic make-up of the Boran and it consists of the following genetic …

The Boran cattle breed are a breed of cattle that have been in eastern Africa for over a thousand years. They are a Zebu type cattle breed which means that they have a hump on their back or …

Aug 26, 2024 · Boran cattle are a breed of beef cattle raised mainly for meat production. It is a Zebu breed which was developed from the native shorthorned Zebu cattle of Borana people of …

Sep 29, 2022 · The Boran developed into the dominant breed of eastern Africa and especially in Kenya, where the Kenyan Boran Cattle Breeders' Society (BCBS) have bred the "Improved …

Dec 24, 2018 · The Boran cattle breed originated in the northern region of Kenya, on the Somali border. Kenyan ranchers recognized them as the best indigenous beef animal in East Africa …

By careful selection and application of the strict standards of excellence of the Boran Cattle breeders Society, the Boran breed has been developed into an ideal beef animal suitable for …

Feb 28, 2024 · Boran cattle, also known as the African Shorthorn, are a unique breed of zebu type developed in East Africa. They are one of the oldest breeds of cattle in existence today …

The Boran Cattle Breeder’s Society (BCBS) was the first breed society in East Africa to create guidelines for improving indigenous cattle. Society maintains Boran’s standard of excellence.

The Boran male and female share breed points, as described in ‘Boran Bull – Characteristics’. The sexes, however, show marked dimorphism – the female being notably small, whilst the …

The Boran is a medium-framed breed, with mature cows weighing 380 kg to 450 kg and bulls weighing 500 kg to 850 kg depending on the production environment. Cows have strong …