Category:Damietta Cattle

The Damietta (also known as Domiatta, Domiatti, Domyati, Dumiati, and Dumyati) is found in the north eastern portion of the Nile delta and the Mediterranean coast. A variety of Egyptian, it is an important dairy animal for the region. The breed bears a strong resemblance to the Shami (Damascus) breed of Syria but has finer and more erect horns. Damietta are usually red but will occasionally have some white markings.