• Height of typical mature bull: -
  117-147 cm at withers
   
• Height of typical mature cow: -
  114-127 cm at withers
   
• Typical carcase weight off grass:
  230-260 kg dressed weight
  with 52% dressing percentage
   
• Weight of typical mature bull: -
  500 kg to 850 kg
   
• Weight of typical mature cow: -
  380 kg to 450 kg
   
• Steers reared on grass: -
  ready for slaughter between 3 to 3.5 yrs
  36 -42 months) 420-460 kg
   
• Steers, supplementary fed: -
  ready for slaughter between
  18 to 22months @ 380 to 400 kg
   
• On average cows calve once a year: -
  potentially 11 months (higher than other       
  indicus breeds)
   
• Average weight gains per day on grass & feedlot: -
  Grass = 0.7 kg - 1.0 kg per day depending
  on grass quality Feedlot = 1.3 kg per day
  depending on type of cross used (this was found 
  at a recent trial at Marania Farm - Timau where 
  using Boran cross Angus steers & heifers)
   
• Milk Production from Boran / Friesian F1: -
  
   1st Lactation : -
       Av = 9.3 kgs per day
       High= 13.8 kg per day
   2nd Lactation : -
       Av= 10.4 kg per day
       High = 15.6kg per day
   3rd Lactation : -
       Av= 13.4 kg per day
       High = 19.5 kg per day
   

“The Boran is hardy, acclimatizes easily and with execellent fleshing qualities as proved in the results of carcass contents”
-Robert Tate -Brahman Breeder-San Antonio, Texas

• Exports to international countries?
  Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa and Australia
   
• Origin / History?
  Ethiopia over 2000 years old as domestic animal for milk / beef
   
• How pure is the stock?
  Improved by commercial European ranchers -
  early 1900's to date
   
• Typical weight - mature bull?
  650 kg to 850 kg
   
• Typical weight - mature cow?
  380 kg to 450 kg
   
• What are the steers reared on?
  Predominantly grass
   
• What age are they ready for slaughter?
  Between 3 years to 31/2 years
   
• Average yield of carcase?
  52 % off grass
   
• With supplementary feed, how soon are they ready for slaughter?
  18 to 22 months @ 380 to 400 kg.
   
• Describe the beef?
  Tender and juicy
   
• Suitability for cross breeding with any dairy of beef breed?
  DAIRY - Friesian cross
  BEEF - all British & Continental breeds
   
• How soon do young cattle develop resistance?
  From birth
   
• Is this a purely beef producing breed?
  Principally yes, but also has good milk potential
   
• Does Boran cow yield adequate milk for its calves?
  Definitely
   
• Mothering abilities?
  Excellent
   
• Are calves guarded by mother?
  Do they herd together?
  Yes / Yes
   
• What is potential calving interval?
  11 months
   
• Any calving / birth problems?
  Hardly any
   
• Semen exported to breeders?
  Yes - Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and East Africa
   
• Feed required, as compared to other breeds?
  Much less
   
• Convert feed into more protein and butterfat per unit of body weight?
   Yes
   
• Dairy producers can realize more profits potential while reducing management costs?
  Definitely yes
   
• Do Boran reach reproductive maturity at an early age?
  Yes, if conditions are right, can be at 18 months
   
• Are Boran registered at birth?
  By which governing body?
  Book - birth notification soon after birth & registration?
  Yes - Kenya Stud Book / before 3 years
   
• Thrive under extreme heat?
  Yes, has many more sweat pores compared to European cattle
   
• Prone to tick attack?
  Short, strong, shiny hair, which discourages tick attacks
   
• Walks long distances?
  Yes, oval shaped conformation + slightly sickle hocks, which enable the Boran to walk long distances without effort