| Country of origin | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Use | Meat |
| Traits | |
| Height |
|
| Wool color | Grey or black |
| Face color | White |
| Horn status | Both sexes are polled (hornless) |
| |
Afghan Arabi is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Afghanistan. They are a member of the fat-rump breeds of sheep. The wool is carpet quality and the Afghan Arabi are raised for their meat. [1]
Characteristics
Both sexes are polled (hornless) and have long pendulous ears. Typically, this breed is grey or black with white displayed on the face. [1] The average height of mature ewes is 48 cm (19 in). [2]
References
- ^ a b "Afghan Arabi". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
- ^ "Afghan Arabi/Afghanistan". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
.png){kind=small} | This sheep-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
| Country of origin | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Use | Meat |
| Traits | |
| Height |
|
| Wool color | Grey or black |
| Face color | White |
| Horn status | Both sexes are polled (hornless) |
| |
Afghan Arabi is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Afghanistan. They are a member of the fat-rump breeds of sheep. The wool is carpet quality and the Afghan Arabi are raised for their meat. [1]
Characteristics
Both sexes are polled (hornless) and have long pendulous ears. Typically, this breed is grey or black with white displayed on the face. [1] The average height of mature ewes is 48 cm (19 in). [2]
References
- ^ a b "Afghan Arabi". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
- ^ "Afghan Arabi/Afghanistan". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
|
| This sheep-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |