Tswana (cattle)

Tswana (cattle)

Tswana is an indigenous beef cattle breed of Botswana. It is a Sanga type, similar to Barotse and Tuli. Its colour is plain black or multi coloured: usually red pied, and rarely black pied. The breed can also be found in South Africa. Animals of this breed are well adapted to hot, dry environments and have a high level of tick and heat tolerance. Other common local names are: Bechuana, Sechuana, Setswana, Batawana, Mangwato, Sengologa, and Seshaga.

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