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The nation's agricultural production is overwhelmingly of a subsistence nature. Agriculture in Ethiopia is the foundation of the country's economy, accounting for half of gross domestic product (GDP), 83.9% of exports, and 80% of total employment. Ethiopia 's agriculture is plagued by periodic drought, soil degradation [1] caused by overgrazing ...
Coat. Brown [1] Cattle. Bos primigenius. Horro, Wallega or Wollega cattle are a breed of cattle native to the Horo Guduru Welega Zone of western Ethiopia. [2] They are mainly used as draught animals and dairy production; other uses include manure and threshing crops. [2]
Coat. red, black. Horn status. long. Cattle. Bos primigenius. The Afar cattle are mainly found on the western margins of the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia. [1] [2] The Afar cattle have thick and long horns and a cervicothoracic hump; they are essentially reared for milk production. [2]
High production cows are more difficult to breed at a two-year interval. Many farms take the view that 24 or even 36 month cycles are more appropriate for this type of cow. [28] [29] Dairy cows may continue to be economically productive for many lactation cycles. In theory a longevity of 10 lactations is possible.
Holstein Friesian. black and white pied; also red and white. The Holstein Friesian is an international breed or group of breeds of dairy cattle. It originated in Frisia, stretching from the Dutch province of North Holland to the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is the dominant breed in industrial dairy farming worldwide, and is found in ...
Abigar are a breed of cattle found in Eastern Africa. They are classified as Sanga cattle. Although primarily dairy cattle, they are also slaughtered for their beef. Cows produce approximately 750 kg of milk per lactation. The origin of Abigar cattle breed is found to be Gambella Regional State, especially the districts occupied by the Nuer people.
Bos primigenius. The long-horned Raya cattle are a breed of cattle common in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. [1] [2] The Raya cattle have red and black coat colours. Bulls and oxen have thick and long horns and a cervicothoracic hump; cows have medium, thin horns. Raya cattle are closely related to the Afar cattle; this is a result of historical ...
Pages in category "Cattle breeds originating in Ethiopia" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.