Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
This breed is found around Arsi and Bale which its name has been driven.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Goats at higher altitudes have longer hair.
Color comments
The dominant coat color varies considerably with white as the most common color in males, and brown in females.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Males have curved and backward-pointed horns while Females mostly have shorter horns
Weight females
30.40
Other specific visible traits
The breed characteristics as medium to large size with straight facial profile. Have ruffs, most with beards. In addition to this both males and females have Wattles.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
These are distributed in Arsi, Bale and western Hararghe zones of the Oromia Region, and the high altitude areas of Sidama zone of the Southern Region and Rift Valley from lake Abaya to south Shewa zone.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
