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Yemeni Tihami Cattle

A Yemeni coastal zebu type, relatively larger than the mountain type, with a small hump and short hair that supports heat dissipation. It is well suited to fattening and meat production in hot Tihama conditions.

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Yemeni Tihami Cattle

A Yemeni coastal zebu type, relatively larger than the mountain type, with a small hump and short hair that supports heat dissipation. It is well suited to fattening and meat production in hot Tihama conditions.

Weight & traitsFattening calf weight: about 180–280 kg
SourceSources: Al Hodeidah, Hajjah and the Tihama valleys

Commercial and field characteristics

Colorlight gray or silver white
Fattening calf weightabout 180–280 kg
Advantagestrong heat tolerance

Commercial value

A Yemeni coastal zebu type, relatively larger than the mountain type, with a small hump and short hair that supports heat dissipation. It is well suited to fattening and meat production in hot Tihama conditions.

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