Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
Arsi breed is grouped under large East African Zebu type
Other name
Arussi, Arusi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The breed is docile; very good work animal, and also used for meat; milk yield is low.
Color comments
colour varies: red, black, roan, white and combinations
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
small short horns
Wither height males
110
Wither height females
110
Weight males
280.00
Weight females
230.00
Other specific visible traits
This breed is characterized by having a thin prominent dewlap.
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
descended from Abyssinian Shorthorned Zebu or from the recently importeds of zebu
Location within country
Distributed in the central highlands of Ethiopia;Arsi, Shewa, Bale, Sidama and Harar.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
