Alcarreña

Alcarreña
Country of origin Spain
Traits
Wool color White
Face color White
Notes
Meat
Sheep
Ovis aries

Alcarreña is a domesticated breed of sheep found in Spain. They are bred for their meat.[1] The alcarreña is a member of the entrefino class of sheep.[2]

Characteristics

The Alcarreña are white but are occasionally all black with light brown markings on the head and legs. Rams and ewes are polled (hornless).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Alcarreña". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  2. Susana Pedorsa; Juan-José Arranz; Nuno Brito; Antonio Molina; Fermín San Primitivo; Yolanda Bayón (2007). "Mitochondrial diversity and the origin of Iberian sheep" (PDF). Genetics Selection Evolution. EDP Sciences. 39 (1): 91–103. doi:10.1186/1297-9686-39-1-91. ISSN 0999-193X. PMC 2739436Freely accessible. PMID 17212950. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
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