Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Olkusz sheep, Owca Olkuska, Olkuska
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
high prolificacy, determined by a single gene with major effect, increasing ovulation rate
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
62.00
Other specific visible traits
The Olkuska sheep is rather big and has a body conformation characteristic for milk type sheep.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Olkuska sheep is a Polish native breed belonging to the group of long-wool sheep. It originates from local primitive sheep crossed with Pomeranian rams.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
southern Poland (the Cracow region)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
