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American Blackbelly

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The American Blackbelly is a modern American breed of sheep.[1]:753

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It was developed in Texas by crossing Barbados Black Belly sheep with Rambouillet sheep and mouflon. This produced a horned animal with a heavier carcase and increased muscle mass compared to the original black-bellied breed.

American Blackbellies are mainly used for trophy hunting.[2]

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