Ankole-Watusi
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Ankole-Watusi are Sanga cattle from east and central Africa, where their huge horns marked status and help shed heat. In the US they are kept mostly for their striking look, lean beef and hardiness, and their horns shape how they must be handled.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Horns can span six feet or more, so standard chutes, trailers and feeders often will not work, and a toss of the head can injure people. Cows are protective of calves and need calm, experienced handling.
Common questions
How do you handle cattle with horns that large?
Plan for wide gates, open-top or horn-friendly chutes and larger trailers. Keepers usually work them slowly on foot and train them to feed pens rather than forcing them through tight alleys.
What health tests should Ankole-Watusi have?
Ask for a negative BVD-PI ear-notch test on every animal, a Johne's herd status, and a recent trich test on any breeding bull. Breeding stock crossing state lines also needs a health certificate and official ID.
Is there a registry for Ankole-Watusi?
Yes. The Ankole Watusi International Registry records pedigrees and horn measurements. Ask for registration papers and see the parents if horn size or color matters to you.
Ask the seller for these. Documents on Everybarn are on file for your own checks; we don't check them with the issuer.
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