About AOBA
History
The African Ornamental Breeders Association (AOBA). was established in 2019 by Congo/Belgian philanthropeneur
Jean Kiala-Inkisi. After a visit to Kenya, he saw the need for a club and breed standards because many Kenyans imported poultry from Europe but reared them for quantity rather than quality. And purebred animals where also often hard to find. Elsewhere in western and central Africa, he also noted that exotic breeds (European and Asian) imported via the African diaspora were beginning to gain in popularity. And this often at the expense of indeginous breeds. Inspired by the
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF POULTRY, PIGEON, CAGE BIRD, RABBIT AND CAVY BREEDERS (Entente Européenne EE d'Aviculture et de Caniculture)
and the existing South African clubs
Poultry Club SA
and
Southern African Show Poultry Organisation (SASPO). He decided to set up an African counterpart. For the protection of native and for the monitoring of exotics breeds. The club mainly focuses on the West, Central and East Africa region. But it is also open to members from North and Southern Africa.
Achievements
September 2020
The International Studbook for Djallonké Goat & Sheep (ISDGS) was established. It was established at the request of breeders and regional studbook workings from Guinea, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, CAR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rep.Congo, DR.Congo, Angola and Botswana.
March 2020
The International Studbook for Djallonké Goat & Sheep (ISDGS) was opened to European breeders of purebred sheep.
June 2022
The
African Brahma Maniacs
breeding program was started. A large shipment of 310 Brahma hatching eggs was imported from Belgium to DR.Congo. Including hatching eggs from
European Champion bloodlines (in the colors;
Colombia white, Buff, Gold partridge, Silver partridge, Black) and also Gold quail, Silver quail, Blue-Black-White pearled and Salmon. And the breeding program for the
Ayam cemani
chicken breed was expanded.
Why us?
Working with studbooks
Preserving Africa's most iconic breeds, thanks to DNA profiling, recordkeeping, starting breeding programs and breed improvements.
Organizing National and International shows.
Setting up exhibitions, championships and auctions under the guidance of international experts.
Importing & Exporting farmyard animals
Helping breeders start with exotic breeds. By assisting with their purchase, permits and shipping.
Education
Doing scientific research, publishing books, organizing farm visits and seminaries.
Onze specialisten
Steven Surrey
Tuinier
Michelle Surrey
Tuinontwerper
