The N’dama breed of cattle is primarily raised for

N Dama cattle are a West African breed known for trypanotolerance – resistance to trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) transmitted by tsetse flies. This makes them valuable in tsetse-infested areas.

Primarily raised for beef production (meat), though they also provide draft power. They are smaller than some breeds but survive where others cannot.

Found in Guinea, Senegal, Nigeria, and other West African countries. Conservation of this breed is important for maintaining genetic resources.