Alcarreña

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]

Alcarreña
Country of originSpain
Traits
Wool colorWhite
Face colorWhite
Notes
Meat

Characteristics

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

  1. "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" (PDF). Genetics Selection Evolution. EDP Sciences. 39 (1): 91–103. doi:10.1186/1297-9686-39-1-91. ISSN 0999-193X. PMC 2739436. PMID 17212950. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
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