Alcarreña

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Alcarreña
Country of originSpain
Traits
Wool colorWhite
Face colorWhite
Notes
Meat

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. ^ a b "Alcarreña". Breeds of Livestock.
    Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original
    on 2008-11-04. 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". Genetics Selection Evolution. 39 (1). EDP Sciences: 91–103.
    PMID 17212950
    .