Katumsky sheep

Katumsky sheep are a Russian sheep breed.

History

Katumsky sheep were developed around 2013 at Katumy Farm near Vsevolozhsky district of Leningrad oblast, Russia by Oleg Lebed, primarily for meat production. Due to its ability to adapt to a variety of regions within Russia, the Katumsky sheep breed has the potential to become the basis of a commercially and economically engaging herd due to their ability immunological reactivity, high fertility, maternal qualities and low maintenance costs.

Characteristics

Katumsky are easy to care for. They are calm, plain bodied sheep that produce little wool. They are of medium height with a strong skeleton, well-developed muscles, wide and deep chests, a middle tail and hornless head.
At maturity on average, rams weigh 110 kg and ewes, on average, weigh 80 kg under good conditions. High lambing percentages are common.
The breed is quite common in the north-west areas of Russia.