Statements (85)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
sheep breed
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gptkbp:adaptation |
well-suited to pasture grazing
good for grazing thrives in temperate climates |
gptkbp:appearance |
distinctive long wool
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gptkbp:breedingSeason |
6-12 months
conservation efforts spring primarily bred for meat and wool around 1 year supported by agricultural organizations specialized breeders |
gptkbp:characteristics |
long, lustrous fleece
medium-sized, erect ears soft and lustrous |
gptkbp:classification |
British_native_breed
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gptkbp:clubHistory |
gptkb:Cotswold_Sheep_Society
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gptkbp:colors |
white
long wool white with a slight pink hue medium to long wool rarely has color variations |
gptkbp:community |
supportive farming community
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gptkbp:community_service |
generally hardy with few health problems
|
gptkbp:competitors |
increasing interest in heritage breeds
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
medium-sized
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gptkbp:cookingMethod |
requires good pasture management
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gptkbp:crew_size |
large
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gptkbp:cultivation |
raised by small and large scale farmers.
common_in_the_UK |
gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
recognized breed
part_of_British_agricultural_history |
gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in local festivals
|
gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
maintained through selective breeding
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gptkbp:educational_programs |
studied in agricultural programs
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gptkbp:exhibits |
often shown at agricultural fairs
shown in agricultural shows |
gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Lincoln_sheep
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gptkbp:food_options |
good quality meat
high-quality lamb meat good yield per animal prefers grass and clover |
gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
commonly herded by sheepdogs
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gptkbp:habitat |
pastures
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gptkbp:headlights |
polled (no horns)
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gptkbp:healthcare |
generally hardy
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the oldest sheep breeds in England
important_in_English_agriculture |
gptkbp:hitSingle |
once a year
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cotswold sheep
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gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
wool production
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gptkbp:length |
6-12 inches
8-12 inches |
gptkbp:lifespan |
8-12 years
|
gptkbp:manages |
requires regular shearing
|
gptkbp:market |
moderate
historically significant high due to quality wool high demand in textile industry |
gptkbp:material |
high quality
soft and durable excellent for insulation |
gptkbp:matingSystem |
purebred
crossbreeding with other breeds |
gptkbp:maximum_speed |
1 lamb per year
|
gptkbp:members |
flock
|
gptkbp:merchandising |
used for knitting and weaving
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gptkbp:origin |
Cotswold_region,_England
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gptkbp:performedBy |
in the 12th century
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gptkbp:personalityTrait |
docile
docile and friendly |
gptkbp:produces |
8-12 pounds per year
|
gptkbp:region |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:reproduction |
seasonal breeders
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gptkbp:shape |
large and robust
|
gptkbp:skin |
light pink
|
gptkbp:spouse |
pastoral farming
|
gptkbp:student_organizations |
various breed associations
|
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
not endangered
|
gptkbp:type |
low compared to dairy breeds
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gptkbp:usedBy |
textiles
|
gptkbp:uses |
meat and wool production
|
gptkbp:weight |
150-200 pounds
8-12 pounds at birth 10-15 pounds per year |