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 2 "Alcarreña". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ 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 2739436. PMID 17212950. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
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