Churra da Terra Quente
Dairy sheepMeat sheepclinically relevant1 cited sources
Breed facts
- Country of origin
- Portugal
- Clinical relevance
- Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.
- As harvested
- Churra da Terra Quente, Portugal (Sheep)
- Also known as
- No other name is recorded.
Definition
Specific uses: Help in preventing desertification in low-density territories. Adaptability: They are animals of great rusticity, adaptability and longevity. Resistance or tolerance: It is a native breed well adapted to the environment, where food availability undergoes great seasonal variations. Comments: These sheep are produced entirely on an extensive basis, using traditional methods both in their management and in the production of their products.