A conceptual review on breeding and conservation approaches for Tikur sheep population

Figures & data

Table 1. Estimated numbers of sheep in Ethiopia by region

Region	Sheep
Tigray	2,097,619
Afar	4,040,176
Amhara	10,386,223
Oromia	9,260,493
Somale	9,188,394
Benshangul-Gumuz	72,284
SNNP	4,735,604
Gambela region	43,903
Harari	4,236
Dire Dawa Astedader	65,462
Total	39,894,394

Source: CSA (2020).

Figure 1. Ewe and ewe lambs (left) and rams (right) of Tikur sheep.

Figure 2. Map of North Wollo Zone where Tikur sheep are dominantly found.

CSA. (2020). Agricultural sample survey 2019/20 [2012 E.C.]. Volume II report on livestock and livestock characteristics (private peasant holdings). Central Statistical Agency (CSA).

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