African Longhorn Cattle and Water Conservation

Top: Video of Longhorn African Cow on the road to Kampala from the Equator
Bottom: Picture of said cow in all her glory

I spotted this jaw-dropping cow on the way back from the Equator. Check out the video. This is no feeble dairy cow, needing to be fed and milked; this cow is hardy, grazes and has one other obvious asset, MASSIVE horns! I have seen rhinos, giraffes, baboons and more but this animal is truly impressive. Note the men walking their bicycles along the road. They are hauling water from a well nearby, which is the quantity their family will use for the entire week. Given that the average household size in Uganda is 5.1, you can imagine the economizing that happens with this water. This is for bathing, cooking, drinking and washing. According to the UNDP Water Program, 2.9 million people in Africa lack access to clean water and 3.1 million are without sanitation. The average person in the U.S. uses 200 gallons per day. Astounding. See here for tips on saving water.




'Til next time,
Hilary