Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
South African Mutton Merino
Other name
South Afrivan Meat Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
The breed is polled and the wool classified as strong to medium.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Merino-based breed. imported from German, then exported to South Africa in 1932. This breed of sheep was originally known as the German Mutton Merino. The breed was recognised in 1971 when the name was changed to South African Mutton Merino.
Year of origin
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
