Loaghtan
Species	Sheep (Ovis Aries)
Region of origin
Region	Ramsey Isle of Man
Features
Size	Small
Dress	Brown, legs brown
Other
Dissemination	Local
Use	Meat , Wool
change

The Loaghtan (also known under the names or loaghtyn loghtan) is a breed of sheep typical of the Isle of Man. Its main feature is the presence of two pairs of horns, sometimes three. The Loaghtan nearly disappeared: in 1950 , it was less than 43. Today, the Manx are very hard to preserve it, especially since it is perfectly adapted to the local climate due to its hardiness. It remains rare.

Endangered breed, sheep Loaghtan is inventoried in the database ^Origin

She comes from a primitive short-tailed race once lived throughout the Scotland , the Hebrides and the Shetland Islands. Its name comes from the Manx dhoan Lugh, meaning "brown mouse", the wool is dark brown. This color was selected, Loaghtan to wool a different color no longer exist in the island since the ^eighteenth century. Before that, he existed Loaghtan gray, black and white. It seems that race is a native of the island.

Physiognomy

The breed is small, without wool on the head and legs. Preference is given to Loaghtan two or three pairs of horns. However, individuals with a single pair of horns are reported. Generally they are small on the ewes but larger in males. They are straight or somewhat curved, sometimes twisted. An adult ewe weighs about 40 kg, a third higher for males.

Economy

Its flesh is very popular, is consumed on the island, with only two main trusses that are livestock animal for its meat. There is a large flock on the Calf of Man. Access to the island was closed in 2001 during the outbreak of foot and mouth disease that struck Britain. The disease has never reached the island and exports have continued. Its wool is used for making clothing. She never tint as this will damage the fibers. This wool is very light, is of great quality.

The Loaghtan is now exported. She is highly sought after by collectors because of its uniqueness.

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