Livestock Animal Breeds

breeds

Valais Blacknose

(also known as: Wallis Blacknose; Walliser Schwarznaseschaf; Blacknosed Swiss; Visp; Visperschaf)
LBO ID:LBO:000652
Reference:https://breeds.okstate.edu/sheep/valais-blacknose-sheep.html; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valais_Blacknose
Description:Breed originated in the Valais region of Switzerland
Exterior:Coarse wooled breed with black nose, ears, eye rims, knees, and ankles; both males and females have spiral horns.
Production:Dual-purpose breed used for both meat and wool; well-adapted to mountainous conditions.
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