Specialists of the Republic of Tatarstan, who for decades have devoted to breeding, presented to the public a new breed of sheep. According to scientists, this breed provides for a strong and resilient livestock, which will allow farmers to get and sell even more meat and wool!
Agrofermers got acquainted with the new breed in the framework of the seminar, which was held on the farm "Karmaly" (Nizhnekamsk region of the Republic of Tatarstan). Look at the sheep, which the creators called the "Tatarstan" came experts and journalists from different parts of the Republic.
The developers introduced the guests not only to representatives of the unique breed, but also vividly demonstrated the entire chain of creation and breeding of these animals.
"The weight of an adult sheep breed" Tatarstan "can reach 150 kilograms, - said Professor Araev, who took the most active part in breeding the new breed. - The first copies were bred back in 2012. For many years, we carefully watched the experimental sheep and made sure that they are not only prolific and unpretentious, but also show endurance at low temperatures. They are also resistant to most of the diseases that destroy the life and health of other sheep breeds. "
According to Araev, sheep of other breeds can be crossed with rams of the Tatarstan breed in order to improve the characteristics of the livestock.