Country
Specie
ISO3
AUT
Language
ger.
Description
The name shows the origin in the Lüneburg heath.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
Strictly seasonally fertile.
Other special qualities
The meat has a gamey flavor.
Color comments
Grey with black bib. Lambs are born black.
Efabis main colour
Grey
Efabis skin colour
Dark
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Big screwed horns resembling moufflon horns in rams. Ewes carry sabre-like curved horns.
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
Small long-tailed landrace breed with a longish head. Sabre-like curved (ewe) resp. screwed (ram) horns, small erect ears. Fleece grey, with mixed wool, a black bib. Fineness 38-39 microns.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1994
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The grey horned Heidschnucke is probably descended from the moufflon. Originally it was found from Northern Europe to Sibiria, today the main breeding center is the Lüneburg Heath in Germany.
Year of origin
1994
Import
Since 1994 100% imported from Germany
Location within country
Upper Austria, Carinthia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
