Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Lacaune
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed adapted the diversity climatic variations in the Brazilian tropical climate.
Special characteristic of product
Breed used in France to make Roquefort cheese.
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
98.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
thin head, straight or convex in profile, with long ears in lightly fallen position, head totally free of wool, and cylindrical neck.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
recently introduced, origin France.
Location within country
Southern, Southeast, and Alagoas, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte states.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
