Hararghe Highland goats

Description

Hararghe  Highland goats are believed to have been derived from Short-eared Somali goats. These goats are small in size.  The coat color is white, brown or black and the hair is short and shiny.

The goats have a straight-to-concave facial profile. Both males and females are horned but there could also be a high proportion of polled goats among the flock. Horns could be straight or curved. Most male goats have beards but no ruffs. Some goats have wattles. Mean height at the shoulders is 71.5 cm and 62.5 cm for adult bucks and does, respectively. Hararghe Highland goats are kept for meat, milk, skin production and for social functions.