Askanian
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Askanian (Ukrainian: Асканійський, romanized: Askaniysky, full name: Ukrainian: Асканійська тонкорунна вівця) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Ukraine. It is a fine-wool breed bred for its wool. It was developed by crossing American Rambouillet with Merinos in the early 1900s.[1]
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Other names | Асканійський, Askaniysky, Асканійська тонкорунна вівця |
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Country of origin | Ukraine |
Use | Wool |
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Wool color | White |
Horn status | Rams are horned and ewes can be either horned or polled (hornless) |
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