Assaf sheep
Appearance
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Country of origin | Israel[1] |
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Use | Meat, milk |
Traits | |
Wool color | White |
Face color | White |
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Assaf is a breed of domesticated sheep from Israel. The Assaf sheep is the product of crossbreeding the Awassi and East Friesian.[2]
The Assaf is a dual purpose breed, raised for both milk and meat.[2] Both sexes display white and are unicolored.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Pollute GE, Gootwine E (2004). "Reproductive performance and milk production of Assaf sheep in an intensive management system". Journal of Dairy Science. 87 (11): 3690–703. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(04)73508-0. PMID 15483153.3690-703&rft.date=2004&rft_id=info:doi/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(04)73508-0&rft_id=info:pmid/15483153&rft.aulast=Pollute&rft.aufirst=GE&rft.au=Gootwine, E&rft_id=https://doi.org/10.3168%2Fjds.S0022-0302%2804%2973508-0&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Assaf sheep" class="Z3988">
- ^ a b "Assaf". Sheep Breeds A - Ba. Sheep101.info. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
- ^ "Assaf/Israel". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-05-13.