Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Other name
Agew , Dangilla
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
high twinning rates
Special characteristic of product
The growth rate after weaning is comparable and even better than some other indigenous breeds and their faster growths rate is an indicator for commercial mutton production for the local and export markets.
Color comments
predominantly brown
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
both males and females are polled
Other specific visible traits
Distinguishing physical characteristics of the breed are short, fat tail; short-haired; large body size.
Herdbook
n
Location within country
It is distributed in west and east Gojam and Agew Awi zones of Amhara region; Dangur, Madura districts.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
