Mogadishu Business Men Import Holstein Friesian cows

[Hilmaam]

Holstein Friesian cows, the world’s top milk producing breed. They are famed for their high dairy production, averaging 22,530 pounds (10,220 kg) of milk per year. Of this milk, 858 pounds (3.7%) are butterfat and 719 pounds (3.1%) are protein.[5]

Genius of cadaan people. Hundreds of years of selective breeding and you have amazing results like this. Japanese did same thing with waygu cows .

 

[Hilmaam]

In Mogadishu, imported dairy cows jumpstart local milk industry

Four Somali brothers have imported dozens of Holstein Friesian cows, the world's top milk producing breed, hoping the high-risk strategy can build the war-torn country's dairy industry from scratch.

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Holstein Friesian cows, the world’s top milk producing breed. They are famed for their high dairy production, averaging 22,530 pounds (10,220 kg) of milk per year. Of this milk, 858 pounds (3.7%) are butterfat and 719 pounds (3.1%) are protein.[5]

Genius of cadaan people. Hundreds of years of selective breeding and you have amazing results like this. Japanese did same thing with waygu cows .

ideally the cows prefer 25-65F so they like cold. Above 80F they start eating less and production is impacted . Not sure how these guys overcome this. Getting cooling seems like it would destroy bottom line

 

[Hilmaam]

Salute these guys entrepreneurial spirit maybe they will be able to breed with local cattle and get better milk production and climate resistance. Either way learnings will be valuable and I hope learnings are shared across country

 

[Calaami]

This is very good, Somalis need to be weaned off powdered milk and enjoy real dairy. We can have made in Somalia milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, etc.

 

[Hilmaam]

This is very good, Somalis need to be weaned off powdered milk and enjoy real dairy. We can have made in Somalia milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, etc.

Exactly. Plus who knows what quality powder we get having no fda or quality control. Something even China struggles with is fake powder milk

 

[Cartan Boos]

Somalis should import Fulani cows especially for Somali Kenyan so we can keep expanding without our animal dying bc of flies

 

[Hilmaam]

Somalis should import Fulani cows especially for Somali Kenyan so we can keep expanding without our animal dying bc of flies

I think they are called Boran cow. I asked chatgpt to create table comparing the Boran and European cow above it’s crazy the milk production difference

Characteristic	Boran Cow	Holstein Cow
Origin	Africa	Netherlands
Coat Color	Reddish-brown to black	Black and white
Body Size	Medium to large	Large
Weight (average)	500-600 kg	700-800 kg
Milk Production (average)	5-7 liters/day	20-35 liters/day
Milk Fat Content (average)	3-4%	3.6%
Adaptability	High heat tolerance, resistant to ticks and parasites	Better adapted to cooler climates, more prone to diseases
Calving Ease	Easy calving	Difficult calving
Lifespan	10-12 years	4-6 years
Personality	Aggressive and independent	Calm and docile

 

[aden1812]

cows drink to much water for the milk, it would be easier to raise camels.

 

[XuseenS]

cows drink to much water for the milk, it would be easier to raise camels.

Camels literally drink more water than cows

 

[aden1812]

Camels literally drink more water than cows

Sir, what dairy cows drink in a day, a camel drinks in a week.

 

[Superiorabdi]

In terms of ideal cows I would say we need Sahiwal Indian cows. They can produce 10-15L a day, they’re heat tolerant, no fertility issues and their milk only has A2 protein whereas the Holstein produces A1 & A2 proteins. The A1 protein is what causes the lactose intolerance issues and gut problems this is because the Holstein is mutated version of the original cow. Holstein has several health issues including fertility issues. Also they can’t tolerate heat.

 

[Hilmaam]

Asked chat gpt to create comparison table

Animal	Size	Weight	Water Consumption	Milk Production	Adaptability	Calving Ease	Milk Fat Percentage	Life Span	Personality	Hot Climate Adaptability
Somali Camel	Height: 6-7 feet (1.8-2.1 m)	900-1,500 lbs (410-680 kg)	20-25 gallons (75-95 liters)	3-5 gallons (11-19 liters)/day	Highly adaptable	Moderate	3-5%	40-50 years	Docile and intelligent	Excellent
Boran Cow	Height: 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m)	800-1,200 lbs (360-540 kg)	10-15 gallons (38-57 liters)	3-5 gallons (11-19 liters)/day	Highly adaptable	Easy	3-4%	20-25 years	Mild-mannered and calm	Good
Holstein Cow	Height: 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m)	1,400-1,800 lbs (640-820 kg)	20-30 gallons (75-114 liters)	6-7 gallons (23-26 liters)/day	Adaptable to some climates	Difficult	3.5-4.5%	6-8 years	Energetic and social	Poor
Sahiwal Cow	Height: 4.5-5 feet (1.4-1.5 m)	900-1,100 lbs (410-500 kg)	8-12 gallons (30-45 liters)	5-7 gallons (19-26 liters)/day	Highly adaptable	Easy	4-5%	12-15 years	Friendly and sociable	Excellent

Note: The values provided above are approximate and can vary depending on various factors such as breed, age, sex, and environmental conditions. Hot climate adaptability refers to the animal's ability to thrive and perform well in hot and arid environments.





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[Keep it a boqol]

Looks like Sahiwal Indian cows would be the most productive

 

[Ximan iyo Xadeed]

Sir, what dairy cows drink in a day, a camel drinks in a week.

Camels are deviant, they like taking the grass from the roots they dig deeper in the ground to yank them, sometimes they don't do it cuz they hungry.


Also i seen camels destroy tree branches. They're a walking environmental hazard.

 

[Rationale]

In terms of ideal cows I would say we need Sahiwal Indian cows. They can produce 10-15L a day, they’re heat tolerant, no fertility issues and their milk only has A2 protein whereas the Holstein produces A1 & A2 proteins. The A1 protein is what causes the lactose intolerance issues and gut problems this is because the Holstein is mutated version of the original cow. Holstein has several health issues including fertility issues. Also they can’t tolerate heat.

The Punjabi cattle seems like a good option, they will be imported within few months. And we will see how productive they are.

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[Superiorabdi]

The Punjabi cattle seems like a good option, they will be imported within few months. And we will see how productive they are.

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Which company is looking to import them?

 

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Which company is looking to import them?