Ankole-Watusi

This article is about the modern American cattle breed. For the African group of breeds from which it derives, see Ankole (cattle).
Ankole-Watusi
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not listed
Country of originUnited States of America
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    • 450–730 kg
    • average 590 kg
  • Female:
    • 410–550 kg
    • average 476 kg
Coatusually red
Horn statushorned, large thick horns
  • Cattle
  • Hybrid Bos (primigenius) taurus/indicus

The Ankole-Watusi is a modern African 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.

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