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Country

Specie

ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Transboundary name
Uhruska
Other name
Uhrusk sheep
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is well suited for environmental conditions characteristic for middle-east region of Poland.
Other special qualities
good effects when crossed with meat type breed rams
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
65.00
Other specific visible traits
head and limbs are well covered with wool.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1963
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
Uhruska sheep is a variety of Polish Lowland Sheep. It was developed by crossing Merino ewes with Leine and Romney Marsh rams. It is maintained in the middle-east region of Poland (Lubelskie voivodeship).
Year of origin
1957
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk