The Ankole and East African shorthorn Zebu (EASZ) constitute the main traditional cattle breeds in Uganda.
Exotic breeds belongs to a foreign land which are imported from other countries and are used for crossbreeding.
Mixed breeding is similar to crossbreeding in that it combines multiple breeds, but there is no strict adherence to fixed breed ratios within the herd.
The Nandi cattle in Kenya and Teso cattle in Uganda are examples of the small East African Zebu. This breed of cattle is believed to have originated in the Indus valley in India. It is the most widely distributed type of cattle in East Africa and is a dual-purpose breed.