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Revision as of 09:11, 15 April 2011
Fabrianese is a breed of domestic sheep originating in Italy. The Fabrianese grows coarse wool and is raised primarily for meat and milk. It originated by crossing local Apennine to Bergamasca.[1]
Characteristics
Both sexes are polled (hornless) and exhibits a large Roman nose.[1] The Fabrianese is white and unicolor. Measured at the withers, rams are 80 cm (31 in) and ewes are 72 cm (28 in). At maturity, rams weigh 80 kg (180 lb) and ewes 60 kg (130 lb).[2]
References
- ^ a b "Fabrianese". Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal Science. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
- ^ "Fabrianese". Agraria.org. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
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