Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
port.
Transboundary name
Santa Ines
Other name
Pelo de Boi da Bahia, Santa Inês
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed adapted the diversity climatic variations in the Brazilian tropical climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
They are highly prolific and sexually precocious.
Reference for special qualities
Sheep Breeders Brazilian Association
Color comments
multi coloured: black, red, white, and pied.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
polled animals.
Wither height males
65
Wither height females
60
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
medium head, subconvex in profile, with short ears with format of spear.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
origin probably of the crosses from Bergamacia, Morada Nova, Somalis breeds, and other mixed breed sheep.
Year of origin
1940
Location within country
Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest region.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
