Livestock
Goat
According to recent estimates, the goat population in Ethiopia is about 23.3 million. A large proportion is found in the lowlands of the country, raised in large flocks by pastoralists. Nearly 10 million goats (42% of the total) are found in the highlands. here shows the distribution of goat types in Ethiopia. Some of the most important goat breeds and their characteristics are presented in the discussion that follows.