Drenthe Heath sheep
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Other names | Drents Heideschaap |
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Country of origin | Netherlands |
Use | vegetation management |
Traits | |
Weight | Male: 50 kg (110 lb) |
Female: 45 kg (99 lb) | |
Height | Male: 52 cm (20 in) |
Female: 47 cm (19 in) | |
Horn status | Rams are horned and ewes can have horns or are polled (hornless) |
Sheep Ovis aries |
The Drenthe Heath Sheep (Drents Heideschaap, Dutch) is a domesticated breed of sheep originating in the Netherlands. It is raised primarily for vegetation management.[1]
References
- ↑ "Drents Heideschaap/Netherlands". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
External links
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