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Adal sheep

Place of Origin Ethiopia
Origin Adal is a domesticated breed of sheep found in the region surrounding Dancalia in northeastern Ethiopia. They are bred mostly for their meat.
Purpose Meat
Characteristics The Adal is uni-coloured from white to dark brown. Average mature weight for a ram is 35 kg (77 lb) and a ewe 24 kg (53 lb) . They have short ears often appearing to have none. At birth, males are on average 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) and ewes 2.26 kg (5.0 lb).

It is especially adapted to arid, dry climates. Rams and ewes are polled (hornless). The Adal is classified as a fat-tailed hair breed and has short, stiff fibers.
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