Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Description
Tahirova ewes are known as a breed with high milk production and high fertility.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
rams are polled, ewes are polled
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
57.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail, without wool
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Tahirova sheep was developed by crossing with 75% East Friesian and 25% Kıvırcık. It was developed in in Tahirova State Farm in 1969.
Year of origin
1969
Location within country
Southern Marmara, Aegean and Thrace regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
