Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
It is grouped under small East African Zebu type. The breed is similar to the Borana breed.
Other name
Lowland Zebu
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
The breed has uniform plain white. However, some animals have shades of black around the face, hump and rump.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Most of them have short horns dominantly vertical, straight in shape, firm and not thick at base like the Borana.
Wither height males
115.5
Wither height females
115.5
Weight males
285.70
Weight females
248.50
Other specific visible traits
The position of the hump is thoracic. It has well-developed hump and large dewlap. They had level head, flat forehead and straight facial profile.
Herdbook
n
Location within country
Distributed in the Ogaden area of the Somali region and bordering Eastern Hararge.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
