Sardinian (sheep)
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The Sardinian (Brabei Sarda in Sardinian, Pecora Sarda in Italian) is a breed of domestic sheep from the island Sardinia. It was developed from crosses of local lowland sheep, Merinos, and North African sheep.[1] The Sardinian is primarily used to produce sheep milk for distinctive cheeses such as Pecorino Sardo, but also has a long, coarse white wool that is prized for weaving carpets and other goods. Ewes are polled, and rams are occasionally horned.[2]
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- ^ "Sardinian". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/sardinian/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
- ^ Susan Schoenian Sheep & Goat Specialist University of Maryland. "Sardinian". Sheep Breeds - S-St. Sheep101.info. http://www.sheep101.info/breedsS.html. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
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