Regional Livestock Bridge
One of Somalia's best-known rams for supply and slaughter. It is polled, with a black head and neck, white body and a prominent fat rump, and suits assembly in commercially consistent weight lots.
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.
A Somali type distinguished by long ears, a lean medium frame and good tolerance of heat and travel. It suits supply, slaughter and light fattening depending on age and condition.
A short-eared Somali type with a compact medium frame that is practical for assembling consistent shipments. It is selected for slaughter and fattening by weight and health condition.
The largest bull type shown here and usually the highest-value. It is deep-chested, muscular and prominently humped, and suits heavy fattening, meat production and large-weight orders.
A medium Somali zebu bull with strong drought tolerance, a prominent hump and short fine horns. It suits fattening and slaughter at medium weights.
A compact, prominently humped Somali zebu bull adapted to dry northern highlands and plateaus. It suits fattening, slaughter and supply to requested weight specifications.
