Livestock

Valais Blacknose

Sheep and Sheep Breeds

A breed of domestic sheep originating in the Valais region of Switzerland. It is a dual-purpose breed, raised both for meat and for wool.

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Classification

Breed Risk Status

Not at Risk 1

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Source Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences: Valais Blacknose Sheep - Breeds of LivestockBreed history

Quote, Breed history

They were first mentioned around the year 1400, but they were not recognized as a breed until 1962.

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Sources

1. Valais Blacknose (Wikipedia)

Infobox, status

Quote, Infobox, status

Infobox status: FAO (2007): not at risk; DAD-IS (2024): not at risk

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