Senepol is a breed of cattle that was developed on the island of St. Croix in the
early 1900's. It is a tropically adapted Bos Taurus breed that was developed by crossing N'Dama cattle from Senegal with Red Poll. The
Senepol was selected for its ability to perform well under the environmental conditions
found in the Caribbean and local ranchers have developed both a domestic and international
market for these animals. The cows have good maternal traits, and both bulls and cows
are naturally polled and have a calm temperament. The UVI herd is registered with
the Senepol Cattle Breeders Association.
