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Specie

ISO3
NZL
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Tukidale
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces high quality wool. Tukidale sheep prefer to live in high rainfall areas where they produce the best wool.
Other special qualities
They are very hardy sheep and can tolerate cold conditions.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
75
Weight males
90.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
hairy strain
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
strain of New Zealand Romney with dominant gene N superscript t, originated in Tuki
Year of origin
1966
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown