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Schoonebeek
EFABIS Data
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International Name |
Schoonebeek |
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Local Name |
Schoonebeeker |
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Location |
Northeast
Netherlands |
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Breeding females
(year) |
2,000 |
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Trend of population size |
Increase |
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Flock book established |
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Origin – history
The Schoonebeek
originates most likely from the Bentheimer sheep that was kept on
heathland just across the border in Germany. The Schoonebeek turned
out to be economically more interesting than old heath sheep breeds
by the time fertilizers were introduced. Because of the fertilizers,
the poor heathland became more fertile and the Schoonebeek is more
productive than the old heath sheep breeds, because it is slightly
bigger and a well-meated sheep. However, by now, the Schoonebeek is
displaced by other modern breeds that are again more productive.
Breed description
The Schoonebeek is
multicoloured, black, brown, yellow and white, with black spots
including on the head. They may be unicoloured brownish black as
well. They have a long tail and are polled. The Schoonebeek is
managed by transhumance, adapted to extensive conditions, with total
grazing. Housing is provided up to 2 months in the year.
Historically, the Schoonebeek were used for the management of heath
fields and production of manure. Now, the breed is mainly used for
conservation grazing, although meat and wool products are also
valuable. In comparison to the Dutch Texel the Schoonebeek is higher
in wool fibre thickness.
Conservation activities
Conservation
measures currently involve 2 flocks with 8 reproducing males
providing semen for artificial insemination.
Cryopreservation of semen: 1,096 doses (of 10 rams)
Contact:
Name: Nederlandse
Fokkersvereniging het Drentse Heideschaap
Contact Person:
R.J. Brummel
Address:
Westerkampen 30a
Postal code and city:
7722 TK Dalfsen,
Country:
The Netherlands
E-mail:
nfdh_secretaris@hetnet.nl
Website:
www.drentsheideschaap.nl (in Dutch only)
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