Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Romney
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.
Specific resistance or tolerance
It has high disease resistance, mainly to worms.
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
polled animals.
Wither height males
76
Wither height females
69
Weight males
90.00
Weight females
70.00
Other specific visible traits
large, and strong head, lightly convex in profile, with large ears in forward facing, and horizontal position, face free of wool, except for the nape and forelock.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
continually imported, origin England.
Location within country
Southern region.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
