Aceh

Aceh cattle, or sapi Aceh, are local Indonesian cattle from Aceh Province at the northern end of Sumatra. They are small to medium tropical cattle with zebu influence, commonly showing a hump, loose skin, and coat colors ranging from reddish brown to darker shades. The breed developed in village systems where cattle were expected to make use of native grasses, crop by-products, and humid lowland conditions. Aceh cattle are used mainly for beef, savings, manure, and in some areas light draught or ceremonial purposes, and they are recognized in Indonesia as a local animal genetic resource.

Smallholder management favors animals that calve reliably, resist local stress, and can be handled without elaborate housing. Aceh cattle generally need shade, clean water, parasite control, and dry footing during wet periods; rapid finishing requires better forage or supplements than many village herds receive. Breeding decisions should protect the local type while still selecting for growth, fertility, and sound legs. Buyers comparing Aceh cattle with larger imported or crossbred stock should consider climate fit, disease exposure, feed costs, and whether the animal is intended for breeding, fattening, or household use.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow