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Breeds of Livestock - Masai Sheep
Masai
Other Names: Red Masai, Red Maasai, Tanganyika Short-tailed
The Masai are of the East African Fat-tailed type and are found in northern Tanzania, south central Kenya and Uganda. The breed is a hair sheep used for meat production. Masai are red-brown and occasionally pied. The males are horned or polled, females are usually polled.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds. Third Edition. C.A.B International. 1988
Photographs:
Drew Conroy, Associate Professor, 131 Barton Hall, Thompson School of Applied Science, University of New Hampshire Durham, NH 03424Chuck Dodd
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