Djokore, Race du Sine, Bambara, Taurin du Kaarta, Mande
Breed Group Name:
Recently Derived Breeds
Subgroup Information:
Group Origin:
Recent derivatives have been formed as a result of coexistence of two or more breeds in close proximity to each other. In most cases this has been facilitated by increased interaction among tribal groups and sometimes deliberate but non-systematic attempts to improve specific attributes. The transition between the savannah and the forest zones of West Africa is the home of several of these "crossbred populations" some of which are locally recognized as breeds; for example the Borgou, Mere and Ghana Sanga of West Africa are crosses of zebu and local Humpless cattle (Rege, 1999; Rege and Tawah, 1999).
Breed Origin :
A stabilized fixed cross of Gobra (Fulani Zebu) and N'Dama, in existence since the beginning of this century.
Main Location:
Found in Sine-Saloum and Senegal Oriental, particularly in the provinces of Sereres, Cayos and N'Diambour of Senegal; accounts for a sixth of the Senegalese national herd.
Habitat:
Special
Characteristic:
Fine, long horns and legs; coat colour varies from white to yellowish or greyish.
