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N'Dama
Native to West Africa, resistant to trypanosomiasis, good for milk and meat in humid, hot climates.
Brahman
Large hump over the shoulders, loose, floppy skin, and high tolerance to heat, insects, and diseases.
Red Sindhi
Small to medium-sized, reddish color, heat tolerant, and good milk producers. Especially suited to tropical climates.
Gir
Originates from India, known for its high milk production, long pendulous ears, and humped back.
Sahiwal
Adapted to hot, dry climates, with a high disease resistance and known for good quality milk.
Zebu
Characterized by a fatty hump on their shoulders, a large dewlap, and drooping ears. Well-suited to tropical environments due to their heat tolerance.
Senepol
Derived from Red Poll and N'Dama, this breed is heat tolerant, good for beef production, and low maintenance.
Australian Brahman
Developed in Australia, this breed combines the traits of Indian Zebu and European taurine cattle, known for disease resistance and ability to thrive in harsh environments.
Jamaica Hope
Developed in Jamaica, suitable for dairy production in hot climates, cross between Holstein, Jersey, and Zebu.
Boer Goat
A South African breed known for rapid weight gain and high-quality meat, well-adapted to hot, dry areas.
Black Bengal Goat
Small, high fertility, quality meat, and adaptable to humid tropical climates common in South Asia.
Dorper Sheep
South African breed, excellent meat quality, sheds wool so it adapts well to hot climates.
Kalahari Red Goat
Vibrant red color, suited to hot, arid areas, and known for disease resistance and adaptability.
Savannah Goat
South African meat goat breed that is hardy in harsh climates, good mothering skills, and parasite resistance.
Tuli Cattle
Native to Zimbabwe, known for heat tolerance, easy calving, and good beef quality suitable for tropical and subtropical regions.
Murrah Buffalo
Large water buffalo from India/Pakistan, known for high milk yield and adaptability to hot, humid environments.
Surti Buffalo
Indian breed, smaller than Murrah, high butterfat content in milk, suited to hot and humid conditions.
Kedah-Kelantan
Malaysian cattle breed, small and hardy, suited to wet tropical environments and known for good disease resistance.
Pelibuey Sheep
Hair sheep from Cuba and other Caribbean regions, adapted to hot, humid conditions with good meat quality.
Kenana Cattle
Sudanese dairy breed, adapted to hot, tropical conditions, with the ability to produce good milk yield under tough environments.
Galla Goat
East African breed, dual-purpose for meat and milk, tolerant to arid and semi-arid conditions.
Ongole Cattle
Indian breed, known for strength and stamina, commonly used in bull sports and as draught animals in hot, humid climates.
Thai Native Cattle
Small size, good disease resistance, suitable for mixed farming in Thailand's tropical climate.
Bali Cattle
Indonesian breed, small-size beef cattle, adapted to tropical environments with high heat tolerance and foraging ability.
Swamp Buffalo
Adapted to wetlands in Asia, used for draught and meat, tolerant to flooding and standing water.
Beetal Goat
From the Punjab region, large body size, popular for both meat and milk production, adaptable to various climates including the tropics.
West African Dwarf Goat
Small size, good disease resistance, and high fertility rates make this goat suitable for humid, tropical environments.
Boran Cattle
East African breed, good beef quality, hardy in arid and semi-arid regions with some resistance to certain tropical diseases.
Damascus Goat
Also known as the Shami goat, renowned for high milk yield, long ears, and adaptability to Middle Eastern climates, hence suitable for hot, arid tropical regions.
Savannah White Cattle
Originated in Brazil, its large body, good heat tolerance, and pest resistance make it suitable for tropical pastures.
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