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Somali Goat Breeds Encyclopedia

A commercial reference by Regional Livestock Bridge covering Somali bucks available for supply, with their traits, weights and assembly areas.

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Leading Somali buck breeds and their names

التيس البربري الصومالي ذو اللحية - Somali Barbari Goat with Beard

Somali Barbari Goat with Beard

Sources: Assembly markets in northern and central Somalia

A commercially traded Somali buck, usually white with a visible beard and short coat. It is mobile, hardy and suitable for slaughter and supply in consistently sized lots.

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Color: Usually white
Build: Lean body, short coat and visible beard
Weight: Approximate commercial weight is 25–35 kg
Distribution: Northern and central Somalia
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التيس الصومالي طويل الأذنين - Somali Long-Eared Goat

Somali Long-Eared Goat

Sources: Somali assembly markets

A long-eared Somali buck with a lean medium frame, good heat and travel tolerance, and suitability for commercial supply, direct slaughter and light finishing.

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Color: Usually white or light-colored
Build: Long ears, lean body and medium frame
Weight: Approximate commercial weight is 20–35 kg
Distribution: Central and northern markets and supply corridors
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التيس الصومالي قصير الأذنين - Somali Short-Eared Goat

Somali Short-Eared Goat

Sources: Somali assembly markets

A compact, medium-sized short-eared Somali buck known for hardiness and suited to slaughter and commercial supply in weight-sorted lots.

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Color: Usually white or light-colored
Build: Short ears and a compact medium frame
Weight: Approximate commercial weight is 20–35 kg
Distribution: Central and northern markets and supply corridors
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