HERITAGE SHEEP

A international programme co-funded by the European Commission

to conserve the genetic resources of Heritage Sheep Breeds

Heritage Sheep Breeds are regional breeds - playing an important role in local culture

and the rural economy adapted to their environments - helping to sustain the countryside

have important genetic resources - biodiversity needing protection.

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Action Heritage Sheep AGRI GEN RES 040 receives financial support from the European Commission, Genetic Resources in Agriculture, under European Commission Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 AGRI GEN RES 2006 HERITAGE SHEEP