Biology:Bentheimer Landschaf
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Short description: Breed of sheep
The Bentheimer Landschaf (also known as Landrace of Bentheim) is a breed of domesticated sheep found in Germany . This breed is a cross between German and Dutch heath sheep and a marsh sheep. It is primarily used for landscape preservation.[1]
Characteristics
The Bentheimer Landschaf displays white and has black around the eyes, ears and legs.[2] The fleece weighs 3 to 4 kg (6.6 to 8.8 lb) with a fiber diameter of 34 to 40 micrometres.[1]
Ewes weigh on average 60 kg (130 lb) and grow to 67 cm (26 in) at the withers at maturity.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bentheimer Landschaf". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2009-12-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20091224201340/http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/bentheimerlandschaf/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bentheimer Landschaf/Germany". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. http://dad.fao.org/. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
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