Cattle

Harar Cattle

Distribution

eastern and western Hararghe plateau, small Abyssinian Short horned Zebu, small east African zebu type

Purpose of keeping and measurable traits

Dual purpose

Phenotypic and genetic characteristic

Adaptive in higher altitude, wetter agricultural areas Black, roan and red.

Current population status

Shortage of grazing land causes shortage of feed

Improvement and conservation activity

conventionally practiced by farmers

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Harar Cattle

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Harar Cattle