Breeds of Livestock - Merinizzata italiana Sheep Merinizzata italiana Development of this breed began in 1992. Numbering approximately 500,000 head, they are distributed over central and southern Italy .
Rams are horned and the ewes are polled.
The breed is reared in the hill pastures from the late spring to the early fall and in the fold or in the lowland pasture in the other seasons. The flocks are frequently over 500 head. Prof. Francesco Panella, Dipartimento DI Scienze Zootecniche dell'Universit degli Studi DI Perugia. Francesco Panella, Dipartimento DI Scienze Zootecniche dell'Universit degli Studi DI Perugia, Italy. All rights reserved.