Western Lowland goat

Description

The Western Lowland goats are also called Gumuz. These are thought to be closely related to the Central and Western Highland goats. The Western Lowland goats are widely distributed along the areas bordering the Sudan (Metekel, Assosa and Gambela)

Identifying features of Western Lowland goats are their relatively short stature and straight facial profile.

Western Lowland goats are their relatively short stature and straight facial profile Polledness and presence of wattles is also observed in some goats. Goats are milked in the pastoral and agro- pastoral areas.