Cattle
Abigar Cattle
Distribution
Border area between Ethiopia and Sudan, with larger extension into Ethiopia covering the Akobo area of Gambella. They are classified as Sanga cattle
Purpose of keeping and measurable traits
primarily dairy cattle (Abigar females produce approximately 750kg of milk per lactation), they are also slaughtered for their beef
Phenotypic and genetic characteristic
Tolerant to heat, drought, parasite and disease, withstanding feed and water shortage. Long body length, big body size and medium height straight back and good heart girth. The horns are either medium or very long in most cases which project forward and upward with curved and lyre shapes. Small hump and sloppy rump in
Current population status
unknown
Improvement and conservation activity
conventionally practiced by farmers
Abigar Cattle
Abigar Cattle