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Herik

sheepAlso Known By: Amasya Herik, Heregi

The Herik breed is found in northern Anatolia in Turkey. They are a carpet wool breed also used for meat and dairy production. The breed is similar to the Dagliรง, usually white with dark spots on the head. The males are horned and the females are usually polled. The Herik is also of the short fat-tail group of sheep. Read the rest of this entry »