Gotland sheep - Wikipedia
The Gotland, also called the Gotland Pelt (Swedish: Pälsfår), is a breed of domestic sheep named for the Swedish island of Gotland. A breed of Northern European short-tailed sheep, they are thought to be the product of crossbreeding between the native landrace of the island — called the Gute — with Karakuls and Romanovs during the 1920s and 1930s.
American Gotland Sheep
Supporting the Growth of Gotland Sheep Across the US. The American Gotland Sheep Society is working hard to help this amazing creature grab a foothold in the United States. Our members are dedicated to helping Goland sheep expand throughout the country and the continent.
Breed History & Standards | American Gotland Sheep Society
Learn more about the history of American Gotland Sheep, find breed standards, use our pedigree search, and browse a list of artificial insemination rams here.
Gotland Sheep: Characteristics, Uses, Photo - ROY'S FARM
2024年8月26日 · The Gotland sheep is a breed of domestic sheep from Sweden. It is named for the Swedish island of Gotland, and also known by some other names such as Swedish Fur, Swedish Pelt and Swedish: Pälsfår.
Gotland Sheep An Excellent Choice for Large and Small Producers
Gotland sheep have many unique characteristics which make them an excellent choice for both large commercial flocks as well as small family farms. Gotlands are: easy to lamb, have a high lambing rate, produce abundant milk and have strong mothering instincts.
Gotland Sheep | Oklahoma State University
The Gotland Peltsheep (pälsfår) or modern Gotland has been developed in Sweden since the 1920's through controlled breeding and intensive selection, producing a true multipurpose long wool sheep, yielding good flavored close-grained meat, furskins and soft silky lustrous fleece.
Gotlands are fine-boned, medium-sized sheep that are naturally short-tailed. Both ewes and rams are polled with heads and legs black and free of wool. Occasional small white markings on heads and legs are allowed. Sheep produce a dense, single-coated, lustrous gray fleece with a clearly-defined, even curl that is soft to the touch.
Gotland Sheep Breeders Association of North America
It is believed that Gotland sheep are descendants of flocks first established on the Swedish island of Gotland during the Viking era. Gotland sits in the middle of the Baltic Sea, and was a thriving trading center for the Vikings, who transported sheep during their expeditions.
Learning Library - Gotland Sheep Breeders of North America
2023年10月15日 · Learn more about evaluating Gotland sheep, breeding strategies, herd health, managing your Gotland flock, and the pedigree database.
Gotland Sheep Breed Standard | gotland-sheep-wool | United …
Gotland Sheep are Natural Grey Longwool Sheep from Sweden. Read the original Gotland Breed Standard here. Ervalla Gotland Sheep are evaluated according to the Gotland Breed Standard around 110 days of age.