Cattle
Ambo Cattle
Distribution
Western Shewa, small east African zebu type
Purpose of keeping and measurable traits
Dual purpose mainly used for draught.
Phenotypic and genetic characteristic
Short horned Zebu inhabits the higher altitude, compact conformation, larger than the adjacent Guraghe breed
Current population status
Increase in number but risk of dilution with exotic breeds
Improvement and conservation activity
improvement activity crossing with exotics
Ambo cattle
Ambo cattle