The Charollais is a breed of domestic sheep originating in east central France, in the same region in which Charolais cattle originated, Charolles and Saône-et-Loire.[1] It is known for ease of lambing and is used as a terminal sire to increase muscling and growth rate of the lambs.[2] It has been exported internationally, and is commonly used in the United Kingdom as a sire to produce market lambs from pure-bred ewes and mules.[3]
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- ^ "Canadian Charollais Sheep - Breed Description". www.canadiancharollaissheep.com. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
- ^ "Charollais". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved 2008-01-27.