The Zom breed is bred in Karacadağ Alatosun Town, Bayırkonak, Ova Bağ villages and Şanlıurfa (Siverek, Viranşehir) and Mardin (Derik) districts. With its combined yield feature, it offers balanced performance in meat, milk, progeny and fleece.

Physical Properties

Black spots on a beige/white-cream background. Large, long and strong-legged. Lambs reach an average body weight of 23.7 kg in 90 days; In some individuals, this value goes up to 39.7 kg.

Care & Growing Conditions

It is resistant to the rugged geography and harsh climatic conditions of Karacadağ. It is suitable for pasture animal husbandry.

Yield Data

Adult female weight50–70 kg

Lamb 90th day weight23,7 kg(Max. 39.7 kg)

Milk yield per day0,8–1,2 lt

Twin birth rate%15–25

Fleece yield2–3 kg/yıl

* Data reflects RTS R&D herd averages. Individual performance may vary according to circumstances.

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