Armenian Semicoarsewool Explained

Armenian Semicoarsewool
Also Known As:Armyanskaya Polugrubosherstnaya
Country:Armenia
Maleweight:85sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2
Femaleweight:55sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2
Woolcolor:White
Facecolor:White
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Armenian Semicoarsewool (also known as Armyanskaya Polugrubosherstnaya in Russian) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Armenia. A medium-wool fat-tail breed which is kept for meat and milk production. This breed was developed by crossing Rambouillet and Lincoln with Balbas.[1]

Characteristics

This breed displays white and is unicolored. On average, mature rams weigh 85sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2 and grow to 74sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2. Ewes weigh 55sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2 and grow to 67sigfig=2NaNsigfig=2 at maturity.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Armenian Semicoarsewool. Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. 2009-05-13.
  2. Web site: Armenian Semi-Coarse Wool/Armenia. Breed data sheet . Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. 2009-05-13.