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.

Facts

Primary Use

Meat 1

Primary Use

Wool 1

Classification

Breed Risk Status

Not at Risk 1

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Also in History Atlas: the era this subject comes from.

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.

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source Valais Blacknose (Wikipedia)Infobox: country

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Switzerland

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources

1. Valais Blacknose (Wikipedia)

Infobox: use
dual-purpose, meat and wool
Infobox, status
Infobox status: FAO (2007): not at risk; DAD-IS (2024): not at risk

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