Suffolk sheep, a relatively large breed, developed in England, well The Suffolk Sheep has many desirable qualities and is becoming widely accepted there. Suffolks have bare heads, black faces, and bare black legs but no horns. They breed aggressively and have upstanding carriage, an active nature, the capacity for rapid growth, and a good mutton build; they are, however, relatively light fleece producers. Suffolk rams are widely used with ewes of other breeds to produce crossbred lambs for slaughter. The original Suffolks were the result of crossing Southdown rams on Norfolk Horned ewes.Apparently the product of this cross was a great improvement over either one of the parents.Although the Suffolk was a recognized breed as early as 1810, the flock book was not closed until much later.In 1930, Southdowns were described as large sheep without horns, dark faces and legs, fine bones and long small necks.They were low set in front with high shoulders and light forequarters; however, their sides were good, rather broad in the loin, and were full in the thigh and twist.Today's Suffolk Sheep derives its meatiness and quality of wool from the old original British Southdown.The Norfolk Horned sheep, now rare, were a wild and hardy breed.They were blackfaced, light, fleeced sheep.Both sexes were horned.The upland regions of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge on the southeastern coast of England are very rugged and forage is sparse.It was this dry, cold and windy area in which the Norfolk breed adapted itself to travelling great distances for food, thereby developing a superbly muscular body.It was said at that time of the Norfolk Horned, "their limbs are long and muscular, their bodies are long and their general form betokens activity and strength."This breed and its crosses were valued highly both by farmers and butchers.However, shepherds of that day did not like the long legs, flat sides, nor wild nature of the Norfolk Horned.They noted that Southdowns crossed with Norfolk produced a progeny that reduced most of the criticisms of both breeds.In 1886, the English Suffolk Sheep Society was organized to provide registry service and to further develop the use of the breed.Through selection and careful breeding by many great English shepherds, the Suffolk Sheep brought to this country retained the qualities for which they were originally mated.
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La Suffolk sheep, a relatively large breed, developed in England, well known for its high quality meat. ovejas Suffolk, es una raza relativamente grande, desarrollada en Inglaterra, conocido por su carne de alta calidad. The Suffolk Sheep has many desirable qualities and is becoming widely accepted there. La oveja Suffolk tiene muchas cualidades deseables y se está siendo aceptados allí donde va . Suffolks have bare heads, black faces, and bare black legs but no horns. Suffolks tienen la cabeza desnuda de color negro, y dio a luz piernas negras , pero sin cuernos. They breed aggressively and have upstanding carriage, an active nature, the capacity for rapid growth, and a good mutton build; they are, however, relatively light fleece producers. Se reproducen con agresividad y tienen una naturaleza activa, la capacidad de crecimiento rápido, y una buena constitución de cordero, pero sin embargo, la producción de lana es ligera baja . Los Suffolk rams are widely used with ewes of other breeds to produce crossbred lambs for slaughter. carneros Suffolk son ampliamente utilizados con las ovejas de otras razas para producir corderos mestizos por un crecimiento rapido y volumétrico.
Los corderos Suffolk pueden llegar a pesar entre 110 kg y 160 kg y las hembras entre 80 y 90 kg
The original Suffolks were the result of crossing Southdown rams on Norfolk Horned ewes. El Suffolks originales fueron el resultado de cruzar carneros Southdown con una Norfolk ovejas de cuernos. Apparently the product of this cross was a great improvement over either one of the parents. Al parecer, el producto de esta cruzada fue una gran mejora sobre cualquiera de los padres. Although the Suffolk was a recognized breed as early as 1810, the flock book was not closed until much later. Aunque el Suffolk era una raza reconocida ya en 1810, el libro genealógico no se cerró hasta mucho más tarde.
In 1930, Southdowns were described as large sheep without horns, dark faces and legs, fine bones and long small necks. En 1930, Southdowns fueron descritos como ovejas sin cuernos grandes, caras oscuras y las piernas, los huesos finos y largos cuellos pequeños. They were low set in front with high shoulders and light forequarters; however, their sides were good, rather broad in the loin, and were full in the thigh and twist. Ellos fueron puestos bajo al frente con hombros altos y cuartos traseros de luz, sin embargo, sus partes fueron buenas, bastante amplio en el lomo, y se completa en el muslo y giro. Today's Suffolk Sheep derives its meatiness and quality of wool from the old original British Southdown. Suffolk hoy ovejas deriva su carnosidad y la calidad de la lana de los antiguos originales Southdown británico.
The Norfolk Horned sheep, now rare, were a wild and hardy breed. Las ovejas de Norfolk con cuernos, que ahora es rara, eran una raza de salvajes y resistentes. They were blackfaced, light, fleeced sheep. Eran caranegra, luz, ovinos esquilados. Both sexes were horned. Ambos sexos eran con cuernos. The upland regions of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge on the southeastern coast of England are very rugged and forage is sparse. Las regiones de montaña de Suffolk, Norfolk y Cambridge en la costa sureste de Inglaterra son muy resistentes y de forraje es escasa. It was this dry, cold and windy area in which the Norfolk breed adapted itself to travelling great distances for food, thereby developing a superbly muscular body. Fue este lugar seco, frío y ventoso en el que la raza Norfolk ha adaptado a viajar grandes distancias para la su alimentación, desarrollando así un cuerpo magnífico musculoso y resistente alas inclemencias del tiempo.
It was said at that time of the Norfolk Horned, "their limbs are long and muscular, their bodies are long and their general form betokens activity and strength." Se dijo en ese momento de la Norfolk con cuernos ", sus extremidades son largas y musculosas, sus cuerpos son largos y su forma general la actividad es garantía y fuerza." This breed and its crosses were valued highly both by farmers and butchers. Esta raza y sus cruzas fueron muy valorados tanto por los agricultores y carniceros. However, shepherds of that day did not like the long legs, flat sides, nor wild nature of the Norfolk Horned. Sin embargo, los pastores de ese día no le gustaba las piernas largas, caras planas, ni la naturaleza salvaje de los cuernos de Norfolk. They noted that Southdowns crossed with Norfolk produced a progeny that reduced most of the criticisms of both breeds. Señalaron que Southdowns cruzado con Norfolk producido una progenie que redujo la mayoría de las críticas de ambas razas.
In 1886, the English Suffolk Sheep Society was organized to provide registry service and to further develop the use of the breed. En 1886, el Inglés ovejas Suffolk sociedad se organizó para brindar un servicio de registro y seguir desarrollando el uso de la raza. Through selection and careful breeding by many great English shepherds, the Suffolk Sheep brought to this country retained the qualities for which they were originally mated. A través de una cuidadosa selección y mejora genética de muchos pastores Inglés grande, las ovejas Suffolk trajo a este país conserva las cualidades por las que fueron acoplados en un principio.
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