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Ethiopian Horro Bull

Ethiopian Horro Bull is available for commercial assembly and supply. It is brown, red or chestnut, sometimes with patches with medium frame with a long body and moderate hump and horns. Suited to medium finishing and slaughter orders, assembled from western Oromia markets after weight and condition sorting.

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ثور هورو الإثيوبي - Ethiopian Horro Bull
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Ethiopian Horro Bull

Ethiopian Horro Bull is a commercial type assembled from East and West Wollega, Jimma and West Shewa. It is recognized by its brown, red or chestnut, sometimes with patches coloring and medium frame with a long body and moderate hump and horns, and is sorted by weight and body condition before finishing, slaughter or supply.

WeightMale calves and bulls approximately 150–300 kg
SourcesEast and West Wollega, Jimma and West Shewa

Morphological traits

ColorBrown, red or chestnut, sometimes with patches
BuildMedium frame with a long body and moderate hump and horns
WeightMale calves and bulls approximately 150–300 kg
DistributionWestern Oromia and the Horro Guduru area

Commercial weight classes

First class

Male calves approximately 150–200 kg

Second class

Medium bulls approximately 200–250 kg

Third class

Larger bulls approximately 250–300 kg

These are indicative commercial sorting bands, not fixed breed standards; actual weight is confirmed before contracting.

Fattening and supply

  • Sorted by weight, body condition and apparent age before contracting.
  • Sound bulls and male calves are selected for finishing or slaughter.
  • Consistent lots can be prepared to requested quantities and delivery locations.
  • Stated weights are indicative; actual weight is confirmed before the contract.

Commercial value

Suited to medium finishing and slaughter orders, assembled from western Oromia markets after weight and condition sorting.

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Common questions

What supply weights are available?

Male calves and bulls approximately 150–300 kg; weights remain indicative until actual sorting and weighing.

What are the main source regions?

East and West Wollega, Jimma and West Shewa.

How can I request it from Regional Livestock Bridge?

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