Spanish Merino

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:livestock
gptkbp:averageFleeceWeight 3-6 kg
gptkbp:category domestic sheep
gptkbp:climateAdaptation temperate climates
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:conservationStatus rare in Spain
gptkbp:exportedTo gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:historicalSignificance foundation of global Merino breeds
gptkbp:horns rams horned, ewes polled
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spanish Merino
gptkbp:introduced Australia in late 18th century
South Africa in 18th century
United States in early 19th century
gptkbp:knownFor high-quality wool
gptkbp:lifespan 10-12 years
gptkbp:managedBy Spanish Mesta (historically)
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Australian_Merino
Rambouillet sheep
gptkbp:usedFor wool production
gptkbp:woolType fine
17-22 microns
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Merino
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7