Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
The name has given from the region in which they are found dominantly.
Other name
Previously they were called by different names like Black Head Persian,Wanke, Ogaden, BerberaBlack Head.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
They are characterized as hardy and well adapted to the dry, drought-prone environments
Color comments
distinguished by the black color of the head and predominantly white body color
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
There are no horns for both sexes
Wither height males
61.3
Wither height females
59.97
Weight males
29.50
Weight females
25.80
Other specific visible traits
Fat rump tail type.
Herdbook
n
Location within country
It is distributed in Ogadenarea of the Ethiopian Somali region, lowlands of Bale, Borena and to some extent in south Omozoneas well as parts of east Harerghe. Culturally they are reared by Somali, Oromo, Konso and south Omo people.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
