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North Holland
EFABIS Data
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International Name |
North
Holland |
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Local Name |
Noordhollander |
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Location |
Nationwide |
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Breeding females
(year) |
900 |
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Trend of population size |
Stable |
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Flock book established |
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Origin – history
The North Holland
sheep is originally a crossbred between a Texel ewe and a Finnish
Landsheep ram. Nowadays, all North Holland sheep with up to 75%
Texel blood are considered as purebred North Holland sheep.
Breed description
The North Holland
sheep are white and polled, and are primarily used for meat
production. They are good developed sheep with strong legs and good
udders. The average age is approximately 8 years. The most important
trait of the North Holland sheep is their fertility. Older ewes (2nd
parity and higher) usually produce multiple births (3 or 4 lambs per
parity). The ewes lamb easily and they have good maternal capacities.
The North Holland has a long mating season.
Conservation activities
None
Contact:
Name:
Noordhollander stamboek
Contact person: S.M. Polman
Address: Min. Cremerstraat 6
Postal code and city: 9491 TJ Zeijen
Country: The Netherlands
Email: -
Website:
www.noordhollanderschapen.nl
(in Dutch only)
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