Native
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
eng.
Other name
Yerli Hindi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ödemis
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2003, this breed is at risk.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be resistant to the toxicity of the Kanyasi plant.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with black or brown face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height females
62
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
fat s-shaped tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
local variety of Akkaraman
Location within country
Küçük Menderes Valley, west Turkey
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Türkgeldi
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Description
Türkgeldi type has high fertility and lactation yield from Kivircik that native local breed. Because of the composition of milk, Türkgeldi type is very important for manufactured cheese.
Other name
Türkgeldi
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its good adaptability to step climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
A twinning percentage of 45% is reported for this breed.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
rams have horn, ewes are polled
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
long, thin tail, long body, long legs, good udder
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1994
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It was developed in in Türkgeldi State Farm in 1981 - 2000 by crossbreeding Tahirova rams (% 75) and Kivircik ewes (%25)
Year of origin
1980
Location within country
Trace and western Anatolia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Tuj
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Other name
Gürcü, Kars, Kesik, Herik/Herigi, Tunç, Çildir, Tuj
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
In 2003, this breed is at risk. In 2012, still at risk.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
It is well adapted to mountainous areas. Grazing ability is well.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with dark marks around eyes and on feet
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
White
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Rams are horned. Horns are spiral, turned forward and heteroniymous. Ewes are generally polled but horned ones may be found.
Wither height males
68
Wither height females
55
Weight males
53.00
Weight females
47.00
Other specific visible traits
It is a fat-rumped breed. Tail is quite short and the coccyx is twisted up on the middle side of it. The thin and fatless end of tail is turned down. Thus, the naked reverse of tail can be seen from the back view.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Descended from Tushin (Georgia), similar to Tushinsky. The breed is distributed in Zakata, Azerbaijan and Armenia and Caucasia.
Location within country
Ardahan, Iğdır and Kars provinces.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tahirova
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Description
Tahirova ewes are known as a breed with high milk production and high fertility.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
rams are polled, ewes are polled
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
57.00
Other specific visible traits
thin tail, without wool
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Tahirova sheep was developed by crossing with 75% East Friesian and 25% Kıvırcık. It was developed in in Tahirova State Farm in 1969.
Year of origin
1969
Location within country
Southern Marmara, Aegean and Thrace regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Sönmez
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
Turk.
Description
Sönmez refer to surname of he who improved this breed
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Resistant to hot and dry conditions
Reference for special qualities
Kaymakçı M.Taşkın T.Koşum N. 2002 Sönmez Koyunlarında Tip Sabitleştirilmesi E.Ü.Zir.Fak.Derg. 39 (2): 87-94
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Resistant to hot and dry conditions
Efabis main colour
Generally white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
While ewes are polled , rams may be with small horns
Wither height males
72.6
Weight males
100.00
Weight females
65.00
Other specific visible traits
• White, immaculate and high body Long and broad-backed, high rump Thin and fatless tail Big breast
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Tahirova (%75)[ East friz (%56,25), Kıvırcık (%18,75)], Sakız(%25)
Year of origin
0
Location within country
West Anatolian
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Ramlıç
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Description
Ramlic name comes from combination of Rambouillet and Daglic breeds’ name
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breeds has high ability to harsh environmental condition.
Other special qualities
Ramlıç lambs have higher survival rate. Herd instinct is well .
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis main colour
white
Efabis skin colour
white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Rams have strong horn, ewes are polled
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
70
Weight males
85.00
Weight females
63.00
Other specific visible traits
Body is large. Tail is long and thin, a little fatty in the base
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
crossbreeding of American Rambouillet (65%) and Dagliç (35%) developed at Istanbul University
Year of origin
0
Import
Rambouillet rams were imported in 1958 from Montana USA
Location within country
Central Anatolia Afyon and Eskişehir provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Morkaraman
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk.
Transboundary name
Red Karaman
Other name
Red Karaman, Chacra, Chagra, Chakra, Dugli, Erzurum, Hamra, Shagra, Turkish Brown, Kizil Karaman
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Efabis cultural role comment
Due to the strong apperance it is gifted to the brides in wedding seramony.
Adaptability to specific environment
It is hardy and well adapted to harsh environmental conditions. It is able to walk long distances.
Specific resistance or tolerance
It is resistant to low temperatures. Fatty tail is used for energy source during long and inadequate winter feeding periods.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Herd and maternal instincts are good.
Special characteristic of product
It is used in special dish called 'Cağ Kebab'.
Other special qualities
Herd controlling is pretty easy.
Color comments
uni coloured: red, brown
Efabis main colour
Body colour changes among red, maroon and violet, while around eye, mouth and nose are in light head and legs are in dark colour compared to the body.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Rams usually have big and spiral horns. Ewes are either weak horned or polled.
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
68
Weight males
74.75
Weight females
53.90
Other specific visible traits
It is fat-tailed and the form of the tail resembles to White Karaman (S-shape) but Its size is bigger.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Indigenous
Location within country
Mainly eastern and central part of Anatolia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Menemen
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
turk
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
Lambs have higher survival rate.
Efabis main colour
White
Efabis skin colour
White
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Rams and ewes are polled
Wither height females
69.2
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It was developed in Aegean University Menemen Research and Application Farm by crossbreeding IIe de France rams (% 75) and Tahirova ewes (%25).
Year of origin
1991
Location within country
Western Anatolia and Thrace Region.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Malya
Country
Specie
ISO3
TUR
Language
Turk.
Description
Malya name comes from an agricultural farm name .
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
It is well adapted to steppe climate and dry weather conditions. Good keeping and feeding conditions are preferred..
Efabis genetic features
Heritability of birth weight: 0.0788
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Malya sheep breed can be successfully raise on natural pastures due to the blood of Akkaraman
Color comments
Black stains may be found on head and legs
Efabis main colour
Main colour is white
Efabis skin colour
White
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Both rams and ewes are polled
Wither height males
71.2
Wither height females
65.9
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
58.00
Other specific visible traits
It has semi-fatty tail. Base of the tail is wide and it gets narrower towards the end.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of German Mutton Merino (31%) and White Karaman(69%)
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Kırşehir Province and neighboring provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
