Description

Assaf sheep is the result of crossbreeding of Awassi and East Friesian sheep milk. In 1955, researchers of Israels Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) has started this project which aims to improve the fertility of Awassi sheep. A combination of 3/8 and 5/8 East Friesian blood Awassi emerged as the best cross. Most breeders of dairy sheep in Israel have adopted the Assaf, who is considered not only a top quality milk from sheep and mutton producer excellent, but it is also well adapted to semi-extensive with extensive production systems. Conditions in Israel, where sheep have about 3 lambings in two years, the annual milk production is 450 litters. Demand for Assaf sheep is increasing every year. As we been exported to Spain, Portugal, Chile, Africa , USA and Peru. Breed categories: dual-purpose (milk and meat)

Age : 18 Months

Available: 800 Heads

Weight: 70-90 kg