Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
Woyto-Guji goats are known to be related to the Arsi-Bale types.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
They are characterized as covered with shiny and smooth hair of various colors predominantly reddish-brown appearing in a patchy pattern with black or brown stripes running along the back
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Both most males and females are horned which is oriented backward or upward and sometimes laterally but some are polled
Weight females
29.10
Other specific visible traits
They are medium-sized goat having small head with mostly straight-to-concave facial profile and wattles but males have beards and ruffs.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
These goats inhabit a wide area extending from South Omo to southern Sidama and Wolayita. Woyto-Guji goats are also found in trypanosomiasis affected areas in and along the Gelo valley to the south of Lake Abaya and other adjacent areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
