Drakensberger cattle

Drakensberger Cattle are a breed of cattle indigenous to South Africa that were developed over several centuries.[1][2] In 1497 Vasco de Gama acquired a black ox from local natives and loved the meat. Drakensberger cattle have the honor of being history's first recorded black cattle on the Cape of Africa, they were also called Uys Cattle until 1947. They have the following characteristics they adapt well to local conditions, tender and succulent meat, exceptionally long breeding life, low mortality, high milk production, outstanding mother's, and are good-tempered.

References

  1. ↑ "Breeds - Drakensberger". The Cattle Site. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  2. ↑ "Drakensberger Breeders' Society of South Africa". www.drakensbergers.co.za. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
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