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Alcarreña

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Alcarreña
Country of originSpain
UseMeat
Traits
Wool colorWhite
Face colorWhite
Horn statusPolled (hornless)

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

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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

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  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. doi:10.1186/1297-9686-39-1-91. ISSN 0999-193X. PMC 2739436. PMID 17212950.