The Somali goat is a breed of domestic goat, raised mainly for meat production. The breed is from Somalia, Djibouti and northeast Kenya.
It is also known by some other names such as Abgal, Boran, Borana, Deghier, Deg yer, Dighi yer, Galla, Modugh and Ogaden. Read more information about this goat breed below.
Somali Goat Characteristics
The Somali goats are medium sized animal. They have short ears and short hair. Their coat color is usually white, but sometimes with spots or patches. They have a black skin on the nose (muzzle), feet and underneath the tail.
Both bucks and does have horns, although the does are either horned or polled. The bucks usually weight up to 70 kg, and the does on average weight about 45-55 kg. Photo from bib.ge
Uses
The Somali goat is a meat goat breed, and mainly used for meat production. But they are also good for milk production.
Special Considerations
The Somali goat is a very hardy and drought tolerant goat breed. It is a very good breed for meat production. But the does are also pretty good for milk production. And the does can produce 1-3 kg of milk daily when milked, even when access to water is limited.
The Somali goat is considered as the milk queen of the Kenyan arid and semi-arid areas. Review full breed profile of this breed in the following table.
| Breed Name | Somali |
| Other Names | The breed is also known by some other names such as Abgal, Boran, Borana, Deghier, Deg yer, Dighi yer, Galla, Modugh and Ogaden. |
| Breed Purpose | Meat & Milk |
| Breed Size | Medium-Large |
| Buck | Up to 70 kg |
| Doe | About 45-55 kg |
| Horns | Yes |
| Climate Tolerance | All Climates |
| Coat Color | White |
| Good for Stall Fed | Not Sure |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | Somalia, Djibouti and northeast Kenya |
