Khalit
(most common name)

The Khalit is a cross between a Holstein-Friesian and local Egyptian cattle (a Damascus type).

The Khalit is not officially a breed, rather they are a large scattered population and hence have their own name. These cattle are raised in small herds by local farmers.

Damascus-type cattle originated in the Near and Middle East and are described as having:
• short horns
• a vestigial hump on the bulls
• a large dewlap
• a slender, elegant build
• a zebu-like skull

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-18

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