Assaf sheep
 Assaf in south Hebron | |
| Country of origin | [[Israel<ref>{{cite journal |vauthors=Pollott GE, Gootwine E |title=Reproductive performance and milk production of Assaf sheep in an intensive management system |journal=Journal of Dairy Science |volume=87 |issue=11 |pages=3690–703 |year=2004 |pmid=15483153 |doi=10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(04)73508-0 }}</ref>]] |
|---|---|
| Use | Meat, milk |
| Traits | |
| Wool color | White |
| Face color | White |
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Sheep Ovis aries | |
Assaf is a breed of domesticated sheep from Israel. The Assaf sheep is the product of crossbreeding the Awassi and East Friesian.[1]
The Assaf is a dual purpose breed, raised for both milk and meat.[1] Both sexes display white and are unicolored.[2]
See also
- Agricultural research in Israel
- Sheep husbandry
- Agriculture in Palestine
References
- 1 2 "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.
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