Central highland Goats

Description

Central Highland goats are related to Western Highland and Keffa goats. These goats are mainly found in the Central highlands, west of the Rift Valley, Wollo, Gondar and Shoa.

The Central Highland goats have a predominantly straight facial profile. All male goats have curved or straight horns which are oriented backwards. The coat colour varies, the predominant colour being red-brown, and the hair is smooth. Males have beards and ruffs. In some cases, wattles are also present.

The mean height at the shoulders is 76.3 cm for adult bucks and 67.9 cm for does. Skin is an exportable commodity while manure is used to fertilize backyard farms.