Rana
(most common name)

local/other name (Malagasy):
• Omby rana

The Rana may or may not still be found on the island Republic of Madagascar.

The Rana is a mixed crossbreed that started in 1840 with imported French dairy cattle being crossed with the local native Madagascar Zebu cattle.

Breeds imported include:
• Bordelaise
• Gasconne
• Garonnais (extinct)
• Breton Black Pied

Normandes were imported 1926–1930 and greatly influenced the visible phenotype.

Friesians were imported from 1945; then Norwegian Red admixtures took place.

(Swahili) ngombe = cattle

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-20

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