Cattle Specifications Pure Bred Holstein heifers Breed Status: Pure Bred Condition: Alive, Pregnant Weight: 460kg at shipments Age: 3 to 6 months pregnant / 15 to 24 months old at shipments Origin: USA/Canada CNOC and CK option Mortality Rate: 5% with Deduction Feeder Bulls - Angus, Hereford, Limousin, Charolais, and crosses thereof Condition: Alive Weight: 250-270kg at shipments Age: 7 to 9 months old at shipments Origin: USA/Canada CNOC and CK option Mortality Rate: 5% with Deduction Feeder Bulls - Nelore and Brahman and their crosses Condition: Alive Weight: 400-550kg at shipments Age: 24 to 36 months old at shipments Origin: USA/Canada CNOC and CK option Mortality Rate: 5% with Deduction Slaughter Bulls - Simmental, Limousine, Charolais, Blonde Aquitaine, Belgian blue, and crosses Condition: Alive Weight: 580-720kg at shipments Age: 24 to 36 months old at shipments Origin: USA/Canada CNOC and CK option Mortality Rate: 5% with Deduction
Assaf sheep are the result of crossbreeding between Awassi and East Friesian Milk sheep. In 1955, researchers of the Israeli Agricultural Research Organization (A.R.O) started this project aiming to improve the fecundity of the Awassi sheep. A combination of 3/8 East Friesian and 5/8 Awassi blood emerged as the best cross.
Assaf sheep are the result of crossbreeding between Awassi and East Friesian Milk sheep. In 1955, researchers of the Israeli Agricultural Research Organization (A.R.O) started this project aiming to improve the fecundity of the Awassi sheep. A combination of 3/8 East Friesian and 5/8 Awassi blood emerged as the best cross.
The demand for Assaf sheep is increasing every year. Assaf sheep are the result of crossbreeding between Awassi and East Friesian Milk sheep.
Most dairy sheep breeders in Israel have adopted the Assaf, which is considered not only a top quality dairy sheep and excellent mutton producer, but is also well-adapted to semi-extensive to extensive production systems. In 1955, researchers of the Israeli Agricultural Research Organization (A.R.O) started this project aiming to improve the fecundity of the Awassi sheep. A combination of 3/8 East Friesian and 5/8 Awassi blood emerged as the best cross.
