Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Australian Merino
Other name
Merino Australiano
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information comments
There is a variety within the naturally colored breed, which presents the wool with a pigmentation different from white, with variations in shades of brown, black, in others.
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very well adapted to the temperate climate region.
Special characteristic of product
Wool of great quality and industrial value.
Reference for special qualities
Sheep Breeders Brazilian Association
Color comments
uni colour: white.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
horn triangular section, grows in a spiral, with ripples along its entire length, or polled.
Wither height males
60
Wither height females
50
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
80.00
Other specific visible traits
strong, and long head, convex in profile, with little ears in proportion the head size, face free of wool.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
continually imported, origin Australian.
Year of origin
1854
Location within country
Rio Grande do Sul, and São Paulo states.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
