{"id":117678,"date":"2025-12-19T17:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/ankole-cow-is-ugandas-heritage-that-must-be-protected"},"modified":"2025-12-19T18:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:20:34","slug":"ankole-cow-is-ugandas-heritage-that-must-be-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/ankole-cow-is-ugandas-heritage-that-must-be-protected","title":{"rendered":"Ankole Cow is Uganda\u2019S Heritage that must be Protected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Executive Director of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Stephen Asiimwe, has called for urgent investment in the preservation, research and commercialization of the Ankole cattle breed, warning that Uganda risks losing control of one of its most valuable cultural and economic assets to foreign interests.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Asiimwe made the remarks during the Ankole Cattle Heritage and Business Dinner held on Wednesday at Sheraton Hotel Kampala under the theme \u201cMaking Our Heritage a Global Brand\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The event brought together cultural leaders, policymakers, investors and stakeholders from the agriculture and tourism sectors to explore ways of positioning the Ankole cow as both a heritage symbol and a viable commercial product.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ankole cattle, often referred to as the cattle of kings, is more than just livestock; it is a symbol of heritage, value, and pride. Traditionally, owning Ankole cattle is essential\u2014without it, marriage is not considered. Beyond its cultural importance, the Ankole cow has immense economic and environmental value,\u201d Asiimwe said.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted the breed\u2019s resilience and adaptability, noting that the Ankole cow is tolerant to diseases and thrives in diverse environments, making it one of the most durable indigenous cattle breeds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnkole cattle\u2019s urine is effective for biogas production, and with a lifespan of 20 to 25 years, the Ankole cow is truly a cow for everyone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Asiimwe expressed concern that despite originating from the region, the breed is increasingly being commercialized by foreign investors, often with limited benefit to local communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIronically, while this breed originates from our region, foreigners are increasingly commercializing it and making significant profits. We must prioritize sustainability for the Ankole cattle. More importantly, we need to invest in serious research to protect, improve, and commercialize the breed for the benefit of our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also spoke at length about the breed\u2019s aesthetic appeal and experiential value, particularly its potential role in tourism and branding Uganda\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ankole cow speaks and communicates; we must hear the Ankole cow. That cow smells nice, it exudes ornaments we cannot explain. Its skin is of the finest quality, and its meat and milk taste exceptional. In tourism, we sell experience and beauty. The Ankole cow, in my view, is the most beautiful cow on earth,\u201d Asiimwe said.<\/p>\n<p>Participants at the dinner discussed strategies for integrating Ankole cattle into value chains spanning agriculture, tourism, fashion, energy and culture, with calls for stronger policy support, research investment and private sector involvement.<\/p>\n<p>Asiimwe urged coordinated national action to ensure the Ankole cattle breed is preserved, protected and strategically commercialized as a cornerstone of Uganda\u2019s agricultural heritage, cultural identity and long-term economic development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. 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