Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Border Leicester
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very well adapted to the temperate climate region.
Specific reproductive characteristic
prolific, with high birth rates.
Special characteristic of product
Shiny and very soft wool; of high interest for craft industry and industrial demand for carpets.
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
polled animals.
Wither height males
80
Wither height females
70
Weight males
120.00
Weight females
80.00
Other specific visible traits
strong, and medium head, ultra convex in profile, with medium ears, head totally free of wool.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
imported, orgin Scotland.
Year of origin
1960
Location within country
Rio Grande do Sul state.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
