Lamon sheep are
an Alpine breed, raised for meat. They large and polled with lop-ears and
yellow-white wool. Sometimes, rarely, their face and legs are speckled brown or
black. Their tail is thin and hangs below the hocks. Horns are absent.
Lamon sheep are
one of the few Italian breeds that migrate throughout the year. In the past
most Lamon sheep flock migrated every year, but today, most are not migratory. Traditionally
Lamon sheep were registration in the town of Lamon in the Belluno Province or
northern Italy. They are also found in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.
Content and photo source: Agraria.org.
About Lamon Sheep
