Nairobi, April 15 -- To the doubting Thomas, who still questions the quality of our beef, this is for you: Kenya holds a special place among livestock breeders in the world.
Thanks to the Boran cattle, revered as the hardiest on the continent, the nation is at the centre of global research aimed at boosting animal products.
Steeped in history, the Kenyan Boran possesses pivotal survival characteristics, which include the capacity to stay for long periods without water and feed.
The Animal Genetics Training Resource (AGTR) says Boran cattle thrive well in dry and low rainfall areas because they can withstand high temperatures.
"Boran cattle are versatile, and adapt well to various environments. They are very efficient converters of pastu...