The Origin, Environment and Description of the Mashona Cattle of Rhodesia

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Abstract
The Mashona cattle of Rhodesia are a strain of the Sanga type, which is found in specific areas of Central and Southern Africa. They are descended from protogenic Bos taurus, Bos indicus and Bos brachyceros cattle which were cross-bred in ancient times. in spite of the pandemics which ravaged herds at the turn of the last century, it seems that Mashona cattle have changed little since first brought to the country. An account is given of the Central African environment and the way it affects the physiological processes of cattle. Because Mashona cattle have lived in the Rhodesian environment for many centurites they are well adapted to it. A description is given of Mashona cattle which are being developed as a distinct breed in Rhodesia.