Dahomey dwarf cattle

Bos taurus f. dom

The Dahomey dwarf cattle are the smallest breed of cattle in the world and originate from Dahomey in West Africa, now known as Benin.

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Dahomey dwarf cattle are a purebred breed; they have not, therefore, been bred to be small through cross-breeding with other breeds. Their tongues and throats are blue in colour. They are very hardy in both hot and cold weather.

Dahomey cattle are very sure-footed and can be used for grazing on slopes. Due to their size and light weight, they cause hardly any trampling damage and can be used as an alternative to sheep in agriculture.

Taxonomy

Bovidae, Bos (9 species)

Habitat

treeless pastures

Social structure

in herds

Diet

grasses

Taxonomy

Bovidae, Bos (9 species)

Habitat

treeless pastures

Social structure

in herds

Diet

grasses

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The Dahomey dwarf cattle are the smallest breed of cattle in the world and originate from Dahomey in West Africa, now known as Benin.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Social structure

Diet