Nouvelle-Aquitaine Sheep
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine sheep is a rare breed from France raised for meat. This meat sheep has coarse wool and a robust temperament. Ewes average 132 lbs, while rams reach around 189 lbs. Recognized as Extant, it is noted for Modern meat breed from southwestern France; well suited to pasture fattening systems..
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine Sheep Facts Quick List
- Type: Meat
- Primary Use: Meat
- Rarity: Rare
- Country of Origin: France
- Wool Type: Coarse
- Horn Status: Polled
- Average Ewe Weight: 60 kg / 132 lbs
- Average Ram Weight: 86 kg / 189 lbs
- Temperament: Robust
- Breed Status: Extant
- Special Traits or Notes: Modern meat breed from southwestern France; well suited to pasture fattening systems.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Sheep Tips, Traits & Trivia
- Modern meat breed from southwestern France; well suited to pasture fattening systems.
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