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Somali Gassara Bull

A medium Somali zebu bull with strong drought tolerance, a prominent hump and short fine horns. It suits fattening and slaughter at medium weights.

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Somali Gassara Bull

A medium-sized Somali zebu bull with a prominent hump and short fine horns. It handles dry conditions and assembly movement and is selected for finishing and commercial slaughter at light-to-medium weights.

WeightCommon supply bands are 150–250 kg, with large bulls reaching about 300 kg
SourcesMudug, Nugaal and parts of Hiran

Morphological traits

ColorLead gray or dark red
BuildProminent hump, short fine horns and medium frame
WeightCommon supply bands are 150–250 kg, with large bulls reaching about 300 kg
DistributionMudug, Nugaal and parts of Hiran

Commercial weight classes

Light male calves

Approximately 150–200 kg

Medium finishing bulls

Approximately 200–250 kg

Large bull

Up to about 300 kg depending on condition

Fattening and supply

  • Sorted by weight and body condition.
  • Suitable for medium finishing and direct slaughter.
  • Handles dry conditions and movement from assembly areas.
  • Lots are available within commercial weight bands.

Commercial value

A practical medium-bull option for slaughterhouses and wholesalers seeking hardiness and readily sortable weights.

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Common questions

What bull supply weights are available?

Common supply bands are 150–250 kg, with large bulls reaching about 300 kg; weights remain indicative until actual sorting and weighing.

What are the main source regions?

Mudug, Nugaal and parts of Hiran.

How can I request it from Regional Livestock Bridge?

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