Italian Bergamasca Sheep
The Italian Bergamasca sheep is a common breed from Italy raised for meat. This meat sheep has coarse wool and a docile temperament. Ewes average 154 lbs, while rams reach around 231 lbs. Recognized as Extant, it is noted for Large northern Italian meat sheep used widely in crossbreeding for carcass yield..
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Italian Bergamasca Sheep Facts Quick List
- Type: Meat
- Primary Use: Meat
- Rarity: Common
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Wool Type: Coarse
- Horn Status: Polled
- Average Ewe Weight: 70 kg / 154 lbs
- Average Ram Weight: 105 kg / 231 lbs
- Temperament: Docile
- Breed Status: Extant
- Special Traits or Notes: Large northern Italian meat sheep used widely in crossbreeding for carcass yield.
Italian Bergamasca Sheep Tips, Traits & Trivia
- Large northern Italian meat sheep used widely in crossbreeding for carcass yield.
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