Arsi-Bale sheep

Description

Arsi-Bale sheep are fat-tailed and covered with coarse wool (wavy wool). They are widely distributed in the highlands of eastern and south-central Ethiopia, in Arsi, Bale, Hararghe and East Shoa zones of Oromia Region and in many parts of the southern region. The climate in these areas varies from semi-arid to sub- humid with annual rainfall above 1500 mm. The production systems range from agro-pastoral to agricultural and urban. Arsi-Bale lambs weigh 2.7 kg and 14.2 kg at birth and at 120 days (weaning), respectively.