Burundian regards the cow as living gold, a walking wealth, the highest value of wealth, and a symbol of social status and prestige. Local unclear regulations: any important agreement needs to be confirmed by exchanging cattle for the agreement to take effect; In weddings, the cow is the most important bride price.
In Burundi's Kirundi language, many words are associated with cattle, and many proverbs are used to praise the virtues of cattle; Cattle are also an important theme in local myths and legends.
Many of Burundian's living customs reflect their love of cattle. For example, they never drink hot milk because they feel it will make the cow's breast sore. If a cow dies, Burundian will insert its horns into the dirt near the house as a symbol of the cow's benevolence.
Cattle also hold a high place in the hearts of the people of Botswana.
Botswana's coat of arms features a bull's head, and the coat of arms with bull's head hangs high in buildings such as the Presidential Palace, the Parliament Building and the High Court.
In Botswana, how many cows you own is a sign of your personal wealth and social status. "Cow bank" is a very popular term in Botswana.
In Botswana, government civil servants can run ranch farming
Cattle, from the president down to the general officials, raise cattle, making the number of cattle and pastures very large.
A "cattle bank" is to help those who own cattle but do not have a ranch to "deposit" their cattle in a large pasture and let the rancher raise it on their behalf, just as we deposit money in a bank.