Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
The breed is small East African Zebu type breed
Other name
Ethiopian Highland Zebu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
distinct from cattle of the large East African zebu type, the small Abyssinian Short horned Zebu inhabits the higher altitude, wetter agricultural areas, and used for draught.
Color comments
They have black, chestnut, white and roan color.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
characterized by having short to medium horns
Other specific visible traits
Characterized by prominent hump.
Herdbook
n
Location within country
Distributed in the high plateau of the Bale zone, in areas adjacent to the habitat of the Jem-Jem
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
