Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Soay
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
1999: Population data exclude feral population. 2001: National risk status - rare. Information received from Rare Breed Survival Trust, Breed Society, NSTSG.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to be resistant to foot rot caused by Bacteroides (Fusiformis) nodosus.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a lean meat.
Color comments
uni coloured: brown moufflon pattern
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
36.00
Weight females
25.00
Other specific visible traits
short tail, Moufflon pattern
Herdbook established
1974
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed very old original breed
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
