page_title: Lacaune sheep
hierarchical_section_title: Lacaune sheep
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Troupeau d'ovins de race Lacaune sur le Causse Méjean (Lozère, France) English: Flock of Lacaune sheep on Causse Méjean, Lozère, France.
context_page_description: The Lacaune is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Lacaune in southern France. The native region of these sheep is the Tarn and Aveyron departments and surrounding areas. This region is collectively known as the "Roquefort Sector" which references the milk collection area. The Lacaune is the most widely used dairying sheep breed in France, with a population of about 800,000 ewes. Notably, it is the predominant breed used in the production of Roquefort cheese in France.
context_section_description: The Lacaune is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Lacaune in southern France. The native region of these sheep is the Tarn and Aveyron departments and surrounding areas. This region is collectively known as the "Roquefort Sector" which references the milk collection area. The Lacaune is the most widely used dairying sheep breed in France, with a population of about 800,000 ewes. Notably, it is the predominant breed used in the production of Roquefort cheese in France.
caption: A flock of Lacaune sheep in Lozère, Massif Central, France
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