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Place of Origin | Israel |
Origin | Assaf is a breed of domesticated sheep from Israel. The Assaf sheep is the product of crossbreeding the Awassi and East Friesian. |
Purpose | Meat, Milk |
Characteristics | The Assaf is a dual purpose breed, raised for both milk and meat. Both sexes display white and are unicoloured. |
Other Considerations | In 1955, researchers of the Israel Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) initiated a project to improve the fecundity of the Awassi sheep. A combination of 3/8 East Friesian and 5/8 Awassi blood emerged as the best cross. |