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Breed of sheep
Bizet
Bizet sheep
Country of origin
Usedual-purpose, wool and meat

The Bizet [bi.ze] is a domesticated breed of sheep originating from France. It grows wool but is primarily raised for meat. In 1952, the Bizet was introduced on the Kerguelen archipelago. It is utilized as food for the scientific station there.

Characteristics

Rams have horns and ewes are polled (hornless). At maturity, rams grow to 80 cm (31 in) and ewes 75 cm (30 in) at the withers. On average, rams weigh 90 kg (200 lb) and ewes 55 kg (121 lb). Ewes can lamb up to three times in two years.

History

The breed was developed between 1830 and 1900 by crossing first with the Caussenards breed, then with the Southdown and Dishley English breeds. In 1905, steps were taken to start standardizing the breed.

See also

Flora and fauna of the Kerguelen Islands

References

  1. ^ "Bizet/France". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
  2. "Southern Indian Ocean Islands tundra". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
  3. ^ "Bizet". Heritage Sheep Breeds. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2009-05-18.


Sheep breeds of France
These are the breeds of domestic sheep considered in France to be wholly or partly of French origin.
Many have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively French.
Extinct breeds


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