Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
eng.
Other name
Sin'tszyanskaya, Sinkiang Merino, Xinjiang Merino, Sinkiang Fine-Wool
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptability to cold and humid climates and a high mountain environment.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Twin births are reported for this breed
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for the production of good quality mutton and wool.
Reference for special qualities
Zhao You-Zhang; Reproductive effects of Xinjiang Merino in different ecology conditions. Zhongguo YangYang Zhongguo Yangyang, 1984, No.1 Huang Zhao-Ming; The structure in different depth of skin of Xinjiang Merino. Zhongguo YangYang, 1985, No.3
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped horns females: small horns
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
65
Weight males
93.00
Weight females
46.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1952
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Caucasian, Précoce (male) and Hazake, Mongolian (female)
Location within country
Yili, Hazake Region of Xinjiang
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
