Cattle

Arsi Cattle

Distribution

large East African Zebu, central highlands of Ethiopia; Arsi, Shewa, Bale, Sidamo and Harar

Purpose of keeping and measurable traits

Dual purpose mainly for work Milk ranges 149-809 liters and average of 278.04litres/ lactation period. average mature weight is 236kg 

Phenotypic and genetic characteristic

Habituates highland of Ethiopia Small short horns, dominantly black

Current population status

Unknown

Improvement and conservation activity

Dilution is very high with exotic breed

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Arsi Cattle

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Arsi Cattle