Morada Nova sheep

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Morada Nova
Nordeste
Usedual-purpose, meat and hide[1]: 16 
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    40 kg[2]
  • Female:
    30 kg[2]
Height
  • Male:
    65 cm[2]
  • Female:
    61 cm[2]
Wool colorsolid colour, red or white
Horn statusEwes hornless, rams may have scurs
  • Ovis aries

    • Morada Nova is a Brazilian

    Nordeste, the north-eastern region of Brazil, on the Atlantic coast.[3][4]

    Characteristics

    Derives from the Brazilian Woolless breed, resulting in its unique characteristics. Both male and female are polled, meaning they lack horns. Making it difficult to distinguish its gender. Males Weigh up to 88lbs while the female can go up to 66lbs.

    Background

    The Morada Nova is well adapted to the varied climatic conditions of the

    castrated.[6] The hides are of good quality.[1]: 34  Ewes are not milked, and the sheep are not shorn.[6] Additionally, despite either positive or negative health status, the body of the female Morada Novas adapts incredibly from the moment they give birth until weaning.[7] In order to increase herd production and effective deliveries, its best female Morada Novas mate within the first 18 days of breeding onset. [8] Lastly, Morada Nova sheep are one of the only breeds that are resilient to the parasitism of, "Haemonchus Contortus" infection. A parasite that targets and kills sheep and goats around the world. [9]

    References

    1. ^
      ISBN 9789251057629
      . Accessed January 2017.
    2. ^ a b c d e f Breed data sheet: Morada Nova/Brazil. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed January 2017.
    3. ISBN 9781780647944
      .
    4. ISBN 9789251057629
      . Accessed January 2017.
    5. doi:10.2527/1992.70113351x
    6. ^
      ISBN 9251008450
      .
    7. ^ Oliveira, F. B., Fernandes, C. C., Silva, A. M., Silva, C. M., Rodrigues, L. F., Silva, C. P., & Rondina, D. (2016). Impact of body condition on postpartum features in Morada Nova sheep. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 37(3), 1581. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2016v37n3p1581
    8. ^ Filho, F. T., Ferreira-Silva, J. C., Nascimento, P. S., Neto, L. M., Moura, M. T., Irmão, J. M., & Oliveira, M. A. (2016). Role of male effect on reproductive efficiency of nulliparous Santa Inês  and Morada Nova ewes raised in different regions. Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 44(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.22456/1679-9216.80929
    9. ^ Toscano, J. H., dos Santos, I. B., von Haehling, M. B., Giraldelo, L. A., Lopes, L. G., da Silva, M. H., Figueiredo, A., Esteves, S. N., & Chagas, A. C. (2019). Morada Nova Sheep Breed: Resistant or resilient to Haemonchus contortus infection? Veterinary Parasitology, 276, 100019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vpoa.2019.100019
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