Italians breeds

Valle del Belice
Italian breeds of sheep

Origin and diffusion

An autochthonous breed from Valle del Belice (Provinces of Agrigento, Trapani and Palermo, in Sicily) which comes from crosses with Pinzirita, Comisana e Sarda sheep.

Morphological and economic characteristics

Height at the withers:
- Male: 85 cm
- Female: 75 cm
Weight:
- Male: 100 kg
- Female: 72 kg

White coat; white head without horns in females while in males they may be present or not.
Uses: milk.

Valle del Belice Male and female of Valle del Belice

Valle del Belice Valle del Belice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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