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Our Wools |
The Spanish settlers
introduced the sheep in Uruguay in the 17th century. Since then, the country
developed its own sheep production culture which has been the basic pillar
of its economy for decades.
Sheep population in Uruguay (10 million) is the second largest in Latin America. Sheep products
are mainly for export to different countries in the world.
Wool, sheep meat, sheepskins, with various levels of processing, and
breeding stock have signed the high profile of Uruguayan exports.
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Various
types of sheep breeds are bred in nearly 15.000 grazing farms in
conjunction with beef cattle, grains and forage.
Besides an excellent climate and pasture conditions, Uruguay has
environmental conditions totally favorable to animal health, which is shown
in the characteristics of its products. These conditions can also explain
the outstanding indexes of human health (high life expectancy rate, low
infant mortality, protein-rich diets), and a country free from the main
diseases that affect humans and animals. |
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MAIN
WOOL BREEDS
Corriedale
Merino
Polwarth
Merilin
Romney Marsh
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