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SWITZERLAND
Walliser Schwarznasenschaf
Breeding history
The breed that was first mentioned in 1884 has its origin in the
Vispertal. There are, however, traces that black-nosed sheep have
existed since the 15th century. The breed was crossbred with
Cotswold and Bergamasca in the 19th century and Southdown probably
in the 20th century. Herdbook foundation in 1950.
Related Breeds
Walliser Landschaf / Valais red(CH)
Present Importance
The breed makes up for approx. 17 % of the whole herdbook
population and is particularly bred in Upper Valais. Centre of breeding
is the valley of the Visp with its side valleys. During summer,
the animals stay on Alpine pastures, approx. 10% graze pastures in
the valleys. Winter housing lasts for 4 months. Use of meat and
wool and for pasture management. Mostly kept by part-time farmers.
Description of the Breed
A medium to large-framed mountain breed on short booted legs
with short head. Sheep are unicoloured white apart from the desired
spots. The nose is black up to the middle of the head, ears are
black, too. The fleece consists of long coarse wool (F5), the tail is
woolly. Valais Blacknose are non-seasonal and mature late with age
at first lambing of 14 months.
Contact
• Schweizerischer Schafzuchtverband,
Industriestr. 9, CH-3362 Niederönz, www.caprovis.ch
• Oberwalliser Schwarznasenschafzuchtverband, Präsident Urban Eyer,
Simplonstrasse 135, CH-3911 Ried Brig, www.sn-verband.ch
Special Performances
This breed is fast-growing, resistant, frugal and very well adapted to
the rough mountain conditions. It is very well suited for the use of
Glossary for the German table
Gesamtpopulation / Overall population
Leistungsangaben / Performance data
high-altitude pastures because of its loyalty to its location, climbing
Anzahl Böcke / Number of rams
Körpergewicht / Body weight
ability and frugality as regards feed. Good milk and meat perfor-
Bestandssituation /
Anzahl weibliche Zuchttiere /
Vliesgewicht / Fleece weight
mance and maternal characteristics.
Population numbers
Number of breeding females
Ablammergebnis / Lambing percentage
Es existiert keine Kryoreserve /
Herdbuch-Muttertiere /
Widerristhöhe / Withers height
Support
There is no cryoreserve
Females in herdbook
Altböcke / Breeding males
The Federal Government and the cantons of Switzerland support
Es existiert eine Kryoreserve /
Tägliche Zunahme / Daily gain
Muttertiere / Ewes
breeding with SFr. 24.20 per year and animal.
There is a cryoreserve
Schlachtgewicht / Trading life weight
Jahr / Year
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