Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
Are grouped in Small East African Zebu type breed
Other name
Ethiopian Highland Zebu
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
Distinct from cattle of the large East African Zebu, the small Abyssinian Short horned Zebu inhabits the higher altitude, wetter agricultural areas, and hence they are also referred to as Ethiopian Highland Zebu mainly used for draught.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
The breed is characterized by compact conformation, larger than the adjacent Guraghe breed because of better pasture.
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
Distributed in western Shewa of central Ethiopia around Ambo, Addis Alem and Holetta in Ethiopia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
