The Ankole-Watusi is a modern American breed of domestic cattle. It derives from the Ankole group of Sanga cattle breeds of east and central Africa. It is characterized by very large horns.

Sep 23, 2022 · Watusi cattle are known worldwide as having the most magnificent horns of any longhorn breed of domestic cattle. They are a highly adaptable, drought-resistant breed from East Africa that produces excellent milk quality with a high-fat percentage.

Sep 29, 2022 · Watusi cattle are the show-stoppers of the bovine kingdom, they attract attention wherever they appear. These regal animals can easily trace their ancestry back more than 6,000 years and have often been referred to as "cattle of kings." The …

She is the daughter of Burkina, her mom and Calypso, her dad. The Ankole-Watusi, also known as Ankole Longhorn, is a locally adaptive, traditional breed of cattle originally native to Africa. Traditionally, they were considered sacred and referred to as the “cattle of kings” in Africa.

Nov 25, 2024 · Darla and Howie, the Ankole-Watusi cow and bull at the Cape May Zoo, welcomed a baby calf to their family earlier this month. The new calf is Darla's second after a female named Pumpkin was born last year.

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The Ankole-Watusi cattle breed are from an ancient breed of cattle that are thought to have been descendant from the inter-breeding of the Hamitic Longhorn cattle and the lateral-horned Zebu cattle. They are Sanga-type cattle that may have accompanied humans that migrated along south-bound routes to the Zambezi River.

Aug 26, 2024 · The Ankole-Watusi cattle are a multipurpose breed of cattle. It is also known as Ankole Longhorn , and sometimes known as simply Ankole or Watusi . It is a landrace breed, a type of Sanga cattle and originally native to East Africa.

The Ankole-Watusi is medium in size, with cows weighing 900 - 1200 pounds and bulls weighing 1000 - 1600 pounds. Newborn calves weigh just 30 - 50 pounds and remain small for several months. This small birth weight makes Ankole-Watusi …

Feb 4, 2011 · The Ankole-Watusi is medium in size, with cows weighing 900-1200 pounds and bulls weighing 1000-1600 pounds. Newborn calves weigh 30-50 pounds. Special Considerations/Notes: Ankole-Watusi tolerate temperature and weather extremes well, says the breed’s international registry.