These magnificent animals are an endangered species. Fortunately the farm I visited treats them with amazingly wonderful care. We visited with them at several times of the day – very early before sunrise, at milking time, at grazing time, when they are brought back in the evening, etc. Their horns are quite spectacular!
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These two began to spar!
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Baby cows nursing and staying close to Mama.
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These workers are meticulous in their milking practices
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The milk is collected and some is immediately made into ghee and yoghurt
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This special trough has been constructed to provide proper nutrients to the Ankole cows. The cows are led there to drink.
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