Afghan Arabi Explained

Afghan Arabi
Country:	Afghanistan
Use:	Meat
Femaleheight:	48sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2
Woolcolor:	Grey or black
Facecolor:	White
Horns:	Both sexes are polled (hornless)

Afghan Arabi is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Afghanistan. They are a member of the fat-rump breeds of sheep. The wool is carpet quality and the Afghan Arabi are raised for their meat.^[1]

Characteristics

Both sexes are polled (hornless) and have long pendulous ears. Typically, this breed is grey or black with white displayed on the face.^[1] The average height of mature ewes is 48sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Afghan Arabi . Breeds of Livestock . Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science . 2009-05-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091224201304/http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/afghanarabi/index.htm . 2009-12-24 .
2. Web site: Afghan Arabi/Afghanistan . Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service. 2009-05-12.