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Sheep
Sheep (Ovis aries) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name "sheep" applies to many species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries. Numbering a little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. Sheep are most likely descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia. One of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes, sheep are raised for fleece, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton) and milk. A sheep's wool is the most widely used animal fiber, and is usually harvested by shearing. Ovine meat is called lamb when from younger animals and mutton when from older ones. Sheep continue to be important for wool and meat today, and are also occasionally raised for pelts, as dairy animals, or as model organisms for science.
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Paolo Losecco posted:
Thank you for your suggestions. I like to start the awassi association. I do have all the parents pedigree from Australia. Along with all the records associated with the awassi. If you would please let me know how we can get the association started. Ultimately, we would like to form a registry for the awassi. Sincerely, Paolo
Robert Neal posted:
Ask folks to start building pedigrees based on the information they have (even if just about their own sheep). If you can begin a verification process (was the father an Awassi, was the mother, where did they come from, can that be verified through bills of sale, records, etc then your association can begin to certify the legitimacy of their lines. You'l then have begun the kind of record kepping you're hoping for. <br /><br />Does all that make sense and if you have any other thoughts you'd like to run by someone please use me as a resource for that. <br /><br />I'm excited that you've joined Pedegru, Paolo, and look forward to seeing where this can go! Rob<br />
Robert Neal posted:
I'm very excited to learn about your sheep Paolo and will help any way I can. To start, I'd like to recommend that you consider inviting anyone who would like to be kept abreast of your work to join and have them 'follow' you so that updates will be sent as you work on your pages. <br /><br />I'd also recommend that you start an association for the Awassi because I know you could do it. You have the enthusiasm and dedication I can already see. <br /><br />
Paolo Losecco posted:
Thank you for your comment.<br />Being the first Awassi sheep in the USA, we need to create a registry for the Awassi breed. I'm looking for the source or organization<br />To do this. I appreciate any help or suggestions.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Paolo losecco<br />USA Awassi sheep breeder<br />Awassidairysheep.com
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Full blood Awassi at 7 1/2 months old at LoSecco Farms
Todd Roberson posted:
Hello Paolo, <br />So glad to see your very special sheep here on Pedegru…I shared this with some friends on facebook!<br />I do have one question for you…how important is a pedigree for the breed of Awassi Sheep? I’m hopping that it is and look forward to seeing you build a pedigree for these beauties! <br />Best, Todd<br />
Paolo Losecco posted:
Hi<br />This is my full blood awsssi ewe<br />Her name is Nora<br />
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Noah, Full blood Awassi born from emboy, in March 2013.
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First generation Awassi ewe next to surrogated mother.
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