Africa: Genetic Traits of Indigenous African Cattle Must Be Respected - Scientist

Head scientist of the animal genetics project at the International Livestock Research Institute, Dr Okeyo Mwai, does not hide his love for cows. Raised in western Kenya, his first connection with livestock at a young age is what propelled him to dedicate his life to better breeding, specifically of indigenous African cattle.

"I was brought up by a grandfather who loved cattle and my uncles and father had cattle. They were producing much better than what I saw when I became a professional animal breeder and working with the rest of Africa," says Mwai, referring to their milk yields.

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