Cattle
Begait Cattle
Distribution
North West Ethiopia like Tahtayadiabo, Kaftahumera, Welqait, Asgedetsimbla districts, Large east African zebu type
Purpose of keeping and measurable traits
well-developed udder, long teats and higher milk, production,,5±0.5litres/day, male and female is 333±51kg and 278±41kg
Phenotypic and genetic characteristic
Adaptive in hot and shortage of water, tacking long distance to find feeds and water, active disposition, long legs and large humps that tend to be cervico-thoracic
Current population status
decreasing due to,shortage of feed, conflict and uncontrolled breeding are potential causes of risk
Improvement and conservation activity
some improvement activity with ranch and exsitu conservation
Begait Cattle
Begait Cattle