Washera
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
Short fat tailed
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
This breed groupis named based on characteristics of their tail features and it includes Sekota, Farta, Menze, Tikur and Wollo sheep types.
Other name
Sekota, Farta, Menze, Tikur, Wollo
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Herdbook
n
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Semien
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to cold, high altitude, and feed shortage,
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
It has unique, long laterally spiral horn in males and short horns in most females.
Wither height males
63.3
Wither height females
64.9
Weight males
24.90
Weight females
24.90
Other specific visible traits
It is the largest of the highland woolen sheep and is characterized by fat tailed.
Herdbook
n
Location within country
This is distributed in North Gondar zone of Amhara region (Debark, Dabat, Janamora, Wegera)
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Romney
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Romney
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Rashaidi
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Transboundary name
Rashaidi
Other name
Baherie, Rasciaida
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
uni coloured: red, brown, white <br>multi coloured: black and white pied
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of Ethiopian or originated from Yemen
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Transboundary name
Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Horro
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
more prolific and twin births are common
Reference for special qualities
A1-8
Color comments
It is characterized brown and fawn in colour
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
without horn for both sexes
Wither height males
73
Wither height females
68
Weight females
38.20
Other specific visible traits
This breed is larger breed than most other indigenous sheep breed found in Ethiopia. long fat tailed either straight or coiled at the tapering end
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
This sheep breed is dominant in and around Horro-Gudru area and in east Welega, west Welega, Illubabor, Jimma and west Shewa zones of Oromia region, and in some districts of bordering Gambella and Benishangul-Gumz regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hampshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Hampshire Down
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Large sheep with dark brown face, ears and legs. Wool on poll and cheeks
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Gumz
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Description
The name has given from the region in which they are found dominantly.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to heat, unique genetic make-up adapted to feed and water shortage
Color comments
Commonly plain brown with patchy; white with brown or black patchy
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
polled horn
Wither height females
62.9
Other specific visible traits
Group of thin tailed sheep; hairy fiber type and have long thin tail; convex face profile; long pendulous ear
Herdbook
n
Location within country
Distributed in Benishangul –Gumz region up to the lowlands of north Gondar.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Dorper
Country
Specie
ISO3
ETH
Language
English
Transboundary name
Dorper
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
White body with black head color
Herdbook
y
Description of origin
Origin of Dorper sheep is in South Africa
Location within country
Debre Birhan, Areka
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
