Rideau Arcott
The Rideau Arcott is a breed of domestic sheep native to Canada. One of only a few livestock breeds native to the country, the Rideau name is a common one in Ottawa. The latter half of its name is an acronym for the Animal Research Centre in Ottawa where it was developed along with the Canadian Arcott.[1]
One of only a few livestock breeds developed in Canada, the Rideau is a synthesis of many different breeds, but it primarily the product of Finnsheep, Suffolk, East Friesian, Shropshire, and Dorset Horn.[2] The research flock was closed in 1974, and the breed was distributed to shepherds beginning in 1988.[3] The Rideau Arcott today is a maternal breed, with twins and triplets the norm. Crossbreeding with Rideau rams is said to quickly increase lambing rates to 180% or more.[3]
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- ^ "Sheep Breeds". agriculture.gov.sk.ca. Government of Saskatchewan.
- ^ "Rideau Arcott". ansi.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science.
- ^ a b Ekarius, Carol (2008). Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs. Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60342-036-5.
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