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Specie

ISO3
BEL
Language
dutch
Transboundary name
Mergelland Schaap
Other name
Merkelland
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals are known for their good fertility.
Color comments
uni coloured: beige or cream
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
67
Other specific visible traits
roman nose
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
In the beginning of the 20th century breed was very developed in the East-Limburg, Noorth-liege and Netherlands South-Limburg regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered