The Charollais sheep breed specializes in meat production. In our country it is less well known, but enjoys a great appreciation in France and England. Origin and history The Charollais breed is originally from France, in the Loire area, where it was developed more than …
The Berrichon is a large white-faced, medium boned, well-fleshed sheep originating from the Cher region of France. Its primary role has been that of a terminal sire ( used in a commercial breeding program) , producing quick growing easy fleshed lambs capable of being finished at a …
The meat line Lacaune is the result of a Lacaune-based breeding program led since 1970 for meat production qualities. Flocks are managed in sheepfold for part of the year, then turned out to pasture. In most cases, lambs are suckled and raised in the sheepfold. …
The Lacaune is the most numerous sheep breed in France. It has been selected in France for increased milk production under a sophisticated selection program incorporating artificial insemination, milk recording, and progeny testing of sires for longer than any other dairy sheep breed in the …
One of the major meat breeds, the Ile de France sheep is an animal with very high performances, with the best level of genetic guarantee in the world, and which has demonstrated its ability to adapt to all breeding systems and to regions with extremely varied climates. …
It is the result of a cross of local breeds from the West of France with English rams. A long-established breed, the Rouge de l’Ouest combines qualities of breeding with beef qualities. Breeding Skills – The Western Red Sheep produces two lambs in season. Its average prolificacy …
Sheep Breed Information Mature Body Weight Ram: 190-240 pounds; Ewe: 140-185 pounds Average Fiber Diameter Micron 28-33 ;USDA Wool Grade 46′s-54′s Grease Fleece Weight 7-10 pounds Staple Length 3-4 inches The sheep of the Texel breed is developed for meat production and is native to the Netherlands. The Texel …
The sheep of the Schwarzkopf breed is an animal raised for meat production, highly appreciated and spread in Germany. This breed of sheep reaches us in the country where it is grown for both meat and wool. Origin and history In 1850, sheep from …
