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. This breed appears to adaptable to all environmental conditions especially low temperatures. However, the Bardoka is sensitive to high humidity.

Characteristics

The Bardoka displays white with pink skin. Both sexes are horned. Mature rams weigh and ewes at maturity. At the withers, rams grow to and ewes . Ewes lactate for approximately 180 days, provide of milk with about 7.1% milk fat. At birth, rams weigh and ewes weigh .

References

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