Askanian
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| Other names | Асканійський, Askaniysky, Асканійська тонкорунна вівця |
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| Country of origin | Ukraine |
| Use | Wool |
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| Wool color | White |
| Horn status | Rams are horned and ewes can be either horned or polled (hornless) |
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Askanian (Ukrainian: Асканійський, romanized: Askaniysky, full name: Ukrainian: Асканійська тонкорунна вівця) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Ukraine. It is a fine-wool breed bred for its wool. It was developed by crossing American Rambouillet with Merinos in the early 1900s.[1]
Characteristics
Both sexes display white and are unicolored. Rams are horned and ewes can be either horned or polled (hornless). On average and at maturity, rams weigh 115 kg (250 lb). Ewes weigh 61 kg (130 lb), grow to 69 cm (27 in) at the withers when mature and have approximately 1.27 lambs per litter. In 1980, there were over 1.6 million.[2]
References
- ^ "Askanian". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 7 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
- ^ "Askanian/Ukraine". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
