Pelibuey sheep

The Pelibuey (also known as Cubano Rojo)[1] is a breed of domestic sheep raised in the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America. The Pelibuey is a breed of hair sheep, meaning they do not generally grow wool. This adaptation makes them especially useful for tropical environments where heavily wooled sheep do not thrive. The breed is thought to originate in Africa, specifically from the Djallonké sheep.[2][3] This breed is primarily raised for meat.[1]

Pelibuey sheep at a sheepdog trial

References
  1. "Pelibuey/Cuba". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  2. Bernard Faye et Hamadi Karembe, « Guide de l'élevage du mouton méditerranéen et tropical » [PDF], sur doc-developpement-durable.org
  3. "Pelibüey". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 1997-10-12. Retrieved 2009-04-28.


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