Roya Bilbilitana
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Roya Bilbilitana
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Rustic and adapted to semi-arid regions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Sesonal oestrus. Fertility: 90-95% in Autumn and 50-70% in Spring.
Special characteristic of product
High quality lamb (carcass weigh 8 -10 kg). Typical product: Ternasco (included in the Protected Geographical Indicator of Aragon).
Other special qualities
Maternal instinct and good walkers. Well adapted to marginal areas. Conservation and use of mediterranean forest an semi-arid areas.
Color comments
Black. Brown wool. White marks in head and tail and sometimes in face and feet.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
Opened spiral shaped
Wither height males
70
Wither height females
62
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
42.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2002
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Zaragoza, Soria Guadalajara.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Ripollesa
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Queralpina, Pirenaica, Berguedana, Ripollesa
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
This breed is very rustic.
Color comments
multi colour: white with characteristic black pigmentation on head and extremities
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
74
Wither height females
70
Weight males
65.00
Weight females
50.00
Other specific visible traits
Animals of this breed have an eumetric format, longilinear appearance and a convex profile.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1991
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Ovis aries celtibericus
Location within country
Barcelona-Girona, North-east Catalonia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Rasa Aragonesa
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
77
Wither height females
70
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
55.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Palmera
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Palmera sheep breed, Palmera
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very rustic and very well adapted to marginal lands and steep slopes. The animals subsist on poor quality agricultural by-products (e.g.. bananas).
Specific resistance or tolerance
These animals are free of many diseases e.g.. Tuberculosis and Brucellosis.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its high prolificity.
Color comments
uni coloured: white, occasionally black, sometimes with black spots
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
55.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
Animals of this breed are well footed and longilineous.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2003
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of indigenous breed sheep with Churro and others
Location within country
La Palma
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Ovella Roja Mallorquina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Coeta
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
These animals live in desert with bushes.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The animals have a long sexual activity.
Other special qualities
These are rustic animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with red head and feet <br>comment: lambs are born red
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
57.00
Other specific visible traits
big tail, head and legs without wool
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2007
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Nord African breeds and indigenous breeds of Mallorca
Location within country
Majorca
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Ovella Menorquina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
castellano
Other name
Bé Menorquí
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local Mediterranean climate and tolerates strong winds.
Special characteristic of product
Lambs of this breed weigh 25 kg to 30 kg.
Other special qualities
These are rustic animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
70.00
Weight females
55.00
Other specific visible traits
little head, long tail
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2001
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Menorca
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
Ovella Mallorquina
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Ovella Mallorquina, Majorcan
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
This breed is very rustic.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
73
Wither height females
65
Weight males
60.00
Weight females
40.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2001
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Mediterranean western branch
Location within country
Majorca
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Ovella Galega
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Ovella Galega, Galician
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is know for its rusticity, good adaptation to marginal land and ability to make use of thicker resource.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is very prolific.
Special characteristic of product
The breed is used to produce lambs with 9 kg carcass weight.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
59
Wither height females
54
Weight males
31.00
Weight females
27.00
Other specific visible traits
Animals of this breed have a straight profile and are of small size.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2000
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Ovis aries ibericus (O.a.studeri)
Location within country
Lugo and Ourense, Galicia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Ovella Eivissenca
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Other name
Ovella eivissenca
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is adapted to Mediterranean climate.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The following information was given: litter size 1.5.
Color comments
uni coloured: white, sometimes pigmentation on head
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
65
Weight males
62.00
Weight females
45.00
Other specific visible traits
big head and ears, rustic
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2002
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Ibiza and Formentera
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
Navarra
Country
Specie
ISO3
ESP
Language
sp.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to extreme environmental conditions.
Special characteristic of product
Good meat production in a difficult environment.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
75
Wither height females
60
Weight males
95.00
Weight females
57.00
Other specific visible traits
The head and extremities below the carpal and tarsal joints are not covered by fleece. Smooth skin and pink mucous membranes. Has a true body meat structure and visible sexual dimorphism.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed from
Import
entrefino branch
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Navarra
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Sufficient
