Borgou
(most common name)

(local/other name):
• Borgawa
• Borgowa
• Borgu
• Kaiama
• Ketaku
• Ketari
• Keteku (Nigeria)

The Borgou is a composite zebu breed of mainly White Fulani and Somba or Lagune (both West African Shorthorns).

The Borgou is reported to be trypanotolerant and adapts well to a harsh climate.

This page was last updated on: 2023-07-05

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