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The Suffolk Sheep, originated in the southwest of England during the 18th century. They resulted from the crossing of the Southdown and Norfolk breeds.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Artiodactyla
Family Bovidae
Genus Ovis
Species O. Aries
he Suffolk Sheep, originated in the southwest of England during the 18th century. They resulted from the crossing of the Southdown and Norfolk breeds. They are characterized by a high carcass yield (55 to 60%) and a relatively low fat content. The weight of adult males varies between 110 and 160kg and that of females between 80 and 110kg. The average birth weight is 4 to 5 kilos and the growth of the lambs goes up to 450 g /day.
They are docile, of short wool and nails, with black lower limbs and head. They are unmistakable known for their conformation and beauty.
Females have good maternal capacity and are prolific, with values in the order of 165%.
QSF was one of the first regional producers of Île de France and contributed to its dissipation throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
The Suffolk Sheep, originated in the southwest of England during the 18th century. They resulted from the crossing of the Southdown and Norfolk breeds.
