American Blackbelly sheep
The American Blackbelly is a breed of domestic sheep that originated in the United States.
| Country of origin | USA |
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| Distribution | Texas |
| Standard | International Barbados Blackbelly Sheep Association |
| Use | Trophy hunting |
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| Horn status | Horned |
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The breed was developed in Texas by crossing Barbados blackbelly sheep with Rambouillet sheep and mouflon. This produced a horned animal with a heavier carcase and increased muscle mass compared to the original black bellied breed.
American blackbellies are mainly used for trophy hunting.[1]
References
- de Almeida, André M. (2017). "Barbados Blackbelly: the Caribbean ovine genetic resource". Tropical Animal Health and Production. 50: 239–250 – via Springer Link.
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