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Specie

ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
The breed is Zenga type breed
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to a mountainous production environment and has the capacity to thrive on difficult terrain and its utilization of cactus (Opantiaficusindica) as a major source of nutrition.
Color comments
Has dominantly light red with white spots color on the face.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns moderate but larger than the common zebu
Wither height males
106
Wither height females
105
Weight males
245.00
Weight females
200.00
Herdbook
n
Location within country
Distributed in Irob and GuloMekeda districts of the Tigray region.
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown