Country
Specie
ISO3
CZE
Language
czech
Transboundary name
Merino
Other name
Merino, Czech Merino
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Local breed improved by finewool breeds (Rambouillet, Précoce), Mutton Merino (former German Democratic Republic), Ascanian Merino and Stavropol Finewool (fromer Soviet Union). Since 1994 produced crossbreds only, since 2008 no breeding rams
Efabis cultural role comment
traditional finewool breed
Other special qualities
These animals show a good adaptability and are reported as no demanding.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
72
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
horizontal ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1954
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed improved by Meat Merino, Electoral-Negretti, Escurial, Précoce and Rambouillet since 17th century
Import
1970-1990, <5% and 1990-1997, 5-20% Mutton Merino (Former German Democratic Republic): 1970-1990, <5% Ascanian Merino and Stavropol Finewool
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
