Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
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Ruda<br />
Pramenka type; triple production sheep with half fine wool; belongs to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Cigaja group; well developed body with characteristic long legs.<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution NE-Albania: Kukes <strong>and</strong> Peshkopia area<br />
Population size 84000<br />
Risk status not at risk<br />
Colour uni-coloured white, sometimes black<br />
Coat neck <strong>and</strong> abdomen not covered with wool<br />
Head light, but well developed m<strong>and</strong>ibles <strong>and</strong> protuded orbitals<br />
Horns rams heavy spiral or semi-circular horns. Ewes are usually polled<br />
Weight rams: 60 kg; ewes: 45 kg<br />
Height 61 cm<br />
Productivity 130-150 kg milk; 7% fat; wool production: 1.5 kg; fine wool; birth<br />
weight: 2.2 - 2.5 kg; Fertility: 120%<br />
Remarks Pict. 1: Agim Cili<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Assoc. Dr. Petrit DOBI Agric. University <strong>of</strong> Tirana, Albania<br />
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