Country
Specie
ISO3
MNG
Language
mong.
Other name
Orhon, Orkhonskaya
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is very well adapted to the harsh Mongolian conditions (cold desert).
Specific reproductive characteristic
Males and females are used for breeding up to 6, 7 years.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a good mutton quality.
Other special qualities
The animals have no free access to water.
Reference for special qualities
W68-21
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
8% of rams are horned
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
64
Weight males
80.20
Weight females
57.00
Other specific visible traits
semi-fine wool
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
composite of Mongolian, Précoce, Altai and Tsigai rams: This breed is the first newly developed cross-breed with semi-fine wool.
Year of origin
1961
Location within country
northern Mongolia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
