Churra
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| Scientific name | Ovis aries |
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| Rank | Breed |
| Place of origin | Iberian Peninsula |
| Higher classification | Sheep |
| Origin | Spain |
| Iberian Peninsula | |
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| ID | 2619586 |
About Churra
The Churra is an ancient Iberian breed of sheep from Zamora province in Castile and León. The ewes produce the milk for Zamorana cheese; the meat is also prized. The Churra was first imported to North America in the 16th century and used to feed Spanish armies and settlers.
