Sheep, Their Types and Characteristics, No. VII Fine-Wool -- The French Merino
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A 1882 Breeder's Gazette article, number VII in a series on sheep types, covering the French Merino. It traces the breed from the 1786 Spanish importation that formed the Rambouillet flock, with changes in carcass weight, fleece weight and fibre length, and the 1840-1850 shift toward meat production. It also covers imports into the United States from 1842, their reception, and their use in California flocks, including the Blacow ram's 51.5 lb fleece.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- June 1, 1882
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
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