Ethiopian Sheep & Rams Encyclopedia

Ethiopian Blackhead Somali Sheep (Ogaden) is available for commercial assembly and supply. It is black head and neck with a white body with usually polled, compact frame and short rounded fat rump. A leading Ethiopian lowland ram for assembly and export; its clear color markings and compact build support preparation of consistent lots.

Ethiopian Afar Sheep (Adal/Danakil) is available for commercial assembly and supply. It is usually creamy white or light beige with short hair, compact desert frame and broad fat tail. A lowland ram valued in supply markets for heat and travel tolerance, suitable for direct slaughter or short finishing.

Ethiopian Arsi-Bale Sheep is available for commercial assembly and supply. It is brown, brown-and-white, black or white with medium-to-large frame, short hair and long fat tail. A practical highland-market ram linked to eastern supply corridors, with medium and large classes suited to slaughter or finishing.

Ethiopian Washera Sheep is available for commercial assembly and supply. It is predominantly brown in varying shades with relatively large frame, short hair and short fat tail. Selected when buyers seek highland rams with good growth and a relatively larger frame, subject to actual sorting before contracting.

Ethiopian Menz Sheep is available for commercial assembly and supply. It is black, white, brown or mixed with small compact frame, short legs, coarse coat and short upturned fat tail. A small compact highland ram suited to light and medium weight orders for slaughter or light finishing.