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Arkhar-Merino sheep were
developed at the Kurmektinski research station between 1934 to 1949 in
Kazakhstan. They were produced by crossbreeding wild Arkhar rams and Precoce
merino ewes.
In 1994 Arkhar-Merino sheep were
transferred to Arasbaran research station which is attached to the Research
Center for Natural Resources and Domestic Animals of East Azerbaijan.
Arkhar-Merino sheep
have a firm and expanded skeleton. They are bulky with long legs and a broad
chest. Their average staple length is 6.24 to 8.08 cm. The average fiber
diameter is 22.99 in ewes and 23.51 in ram. Their greasy fleece weight is about
4.19 kg.
About Arkhar-Merino Sheep
