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Abu Surra Zebu Calves

A Yemeni market name for zebu calves with a prominent hump and loose skin folds. Red animals are among the most sought-after calves for fattening and slaughter because of their local-style meat and strong heat tolerance.

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Abu Surra Zebu Calves

A Yemeni market name for zebu calves with a prominent hump and loose skin folds. Red animals are among the most sought-after calves for fattening and slaughter because of their local-style meat and strong heat tolerance.

Weight & traitsColor: deep red or copper red
SourceSources: local production and the Horn of Africa

Commercial and field characteristics

Colordeep red or copper red
Categoryprominently humped zebu calves
Usefattening and meat production

Commercial value

A Yemeni market name for zebu calves with a prominent hump and loose skin folds. Red animals are among the most sought-after calves for fattening and slaughter because of their local-style meat and strong heat tolerance.

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