Similarities
- Both countries keep similar breeds of beef cattle e.g. Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, shorthorn, etc.
- In both countries, the beef cattle are kept in ranches that are scientifically managed
- Both countries keep local and exotic breeds
- Beef products are for local consumption in both countries.
- Beef farming is mainly practiced on the extensive undulating landscape
Differences
- In Kenya, beef farming is carried out by both pastoralists and commercial ranches whereas in Argentina, beef farming is done on extensive ranches
- Kenya has inadequate/lack adequate pastures for grazing beef cattle while Argentina has extensive natural pasture in the pampas
- In Kenya, beef farming is done on a small scale/less mechanized while in Argentina, beef farming is heavily mechanized and done on a large scale.
- Argentina has ahigh local market for beef while inkenya the market is limited.
- Farmers in Argentina has more access to capital needed for beef farming while in Kenya the farmers have inadequate capital.
