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Ethiopian Washera Sheep

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.

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Ethiopian Washera Sheep

Ethiopian Washera Sheep is a commercial type assembled from Bahir Dar, Debre Markos and West Gojam. It is recognized by its predominantly brown in varying shades coloring and relatively large frame, short hair and short fat tail, and is sorted by weight and body condition before finishing, slaughter or supply.

WeightApproximate supply classes are 25–40+ kg
SourcesBahir Dar, Debre Markos and West Gojam

Morphological traits

ColorPredominantly brown in varying shades
Coat and buildRelatively large frame, short hair and short fat tail
WeightApproximate supply classes are 25–40+ kg
DistributionEast and West Gojam and Agew Awi

Commercial weight classes

Light class

Approximately 25–30 kg

Medium class

Approximately 30–35 kg

Larger class

35–40+ kg under good feeding

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 males are selected for finishing or direct 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

Selected when buyers seek highland rams with good growth and a relatively larger frame, subject to actual sorting before contracting.

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Common questions

What supply weights are available?

Approximate supply classes are 25–40+ kg; weights remain indicative until actual sorting and weighing.

What are the main source regions?

Bahir Dar, Debre Markos and West Gojam.

How can I request it from Regional Livestock Bridge?

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