Assaf sheep explained

Assaf
Image Alt:	Assaf in south Hebron
Country:	Israel^[1]
Use:	Meat, milk
Woolcolor:	White
Facecolor:	White

Assaf is a breed of domesticated sheep from Israel. The Assaf sheep is the product of crossbreeding the Awassi and East Friesian.

The Assaf is a dual purpose breed, raised for both milk and meat.^[2] Both sexes display white and are unicolored.^[3]

See also

• Agricultural research in Israel
• Sheep husbandry
• Agriculture in Israel

Notes and References

1. Pollute GE, Gootwine E . Reproductive performance and milk production of Assaf sheep in an intensive management system . Journal of Dairy Science . 87 . 11 . 3690–703 . 2004 . 15483153 . 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(04)73508-0 . free .
2. Web site: Assaf. Sheep Breeds A - Ba. Sheep101.info. 2009-05-13.
3. Web site: Assaf/Israel. Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. 2009-05-13.