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Table 3 Ethiopian traditional agro-ecological zones and their physical characteristics

From: Prevalence and associated factors of gastrointestinal helminthiasis of lactating cow and effect of strategic deworming on milk quantity, fat, and protein in Kucha, Ethiopia

Traditional name

Agro-ecology

Altitude (m)

Average annual temperature (°C)

Average annual rainfall (mm)

Kola

Lowland

500–1500/1800

20–27.5

200–800

Woinadega

Midland

1500/1800–2300/2400

17.5/16–20

800–1200

Dega

Highland

2300/2400–3200

11.5–17.5/16

1200–2200

Dega

Highland

2300/2400–3200

11.5–17.5/16

1200–2200

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