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Grivette
French
EFABIS Data
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International Name |
Grivette |
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Local Name |
Grivette |
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Location |
Rhones-Alpes |
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Breeding females
(year) |
15,000 |
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Trend of population size |
Increasing |
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Flock book established |
1960 |
Origin – history
The Grivette is
derived from a native breed of Bas Dauphine, with approximately a 5%
annual input from the Rava French breed between 1960, when
genealogical records were started, and 1981.
Breed description
The breed is noted
for its ability to breed out of season. Due to its maternal
behaviour, it is principally used for meat production, and 60% of
ewes are pure-bred.
It is often white, sometimes black or brown, with colour patches on
the head and legs. Both sexes are hornless. They have medium fleece
coverage, with the legs free from fleece. The mature rams weigh
100kg, and the ewes weigh 65kg.
Conservation activities
Currently 34
flocks are registered with UPRA des races ovines des Massifs, having
a flock book created in 1960, with 7.358 ewes registered. At present
37 flocks are registered for performance recording with 7500 are
being recorded. The average flock size is 240 ewes.
Contact: UPRA
Races Ovines des Massifs Route de Thiers site de Marmilhat 63370
Lempdes
Telephone : 0473927407
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