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Adal is a domesticated breed of fat-tailed sheep from Ethiopia. They are bred mostly for their meat.

Characteristics

The Adal is unicolored from white to dark brown. Average mature weight for a ram is 35 kg (77 lb) and a ewe 24 kg (53 lb). They have short ears, often appearing to have none. At birth, males are on average 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) and ewes 2.26 kg (5.0 lb).

This sheep breed is especially adapted to arid, dry climates. Rams and ewes are polled (hornless). The Adal is classified as a fat-tailed hair breed and has short, stiff fibers.

References

1. "Adal". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
2. "Adali/Ethiopia". Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
3. "General Breed Information". Domestic Animal Genetic Resources Information System. International Livestock Research Institute. Archived from the original on 2007-06-13. Retrieved 2009-05-07.

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