Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
Afar cattle breed is a Sanga type breed. They are very similar to the Raya cattle in Ethiopia that inhabit the adjacent agricultural highlands to the west and south.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very resistant and adapted to the extremely harsh conditions of the area.
Color comments
The breed has Ash-grey, cream or light chestnut, grey/white smooth, red and shiny coat colour.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Various horn shapes : with long lyre-shaped horns; horns can form almost a complete circle.
Other specific visible traits
It is characterized by large and slender body, small humps and moderate dewlap.
Herdbook
n
Location within country
Breed maintained by the Afar people in eastern and north-eastern Ethiopia (Afar, Tigray and Wollo), particularly in the lower Awash river valley, and parts of Djibouti and Eritrea.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
