A flock of Lacaune sheep in Lozère, Massif Central, FranceLacaune sheep being milked by machine
The Lacaune (Languedocien: La Cauna) is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Lacaune in southern France. The native region of these sheep is the Tarn and Aveyron departments and surrounding areas. This region is collectively known as the "Roquefort Sector" which references the milk collection area.[1] The Lacaune is the most widely used dairying sheep breed in France, with a population of about 800,000 ewes. Notably, it is the predominant breed used in the production of Roquefort cheese in France.[2]
The Lacaune (Languedocien: La Cauna) is a breed of domestic sheep originating near Lacaune in southern France. The native region of these sheep is the...
the University of Wisconsin-Extension (2004). Comparison of East Friesian and Lacaune breeds for dairy sheep production in North America (UW-Extension)....
This is a list of breeds of domestic sheep. Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are partially derived from mouflon (Ovis gmelini) stock, and have diverged sufficiently...
[citation needed] Roquefort is made entirely from the milk of the Lacaune breed of sheep. Prior to the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) regulations...
origin, a cheese must be processed from raw milk from a certain breed of sheep (Lacaune), the animals must be raised in a specific territory and the cheese...
proved superior to crosses by Lacaune and Awassi rams. They yielded 90-130 litres compared with 60-80 litres from Lacaune crosses and 80-105 litres from...
France during World War I, discovered Roquefort cheese, made from Lacaunesheep's milk and aged in natural limestone Combalou caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon...
foundation”, Switzerland. 2007. Implementation of research project about “Lacaune” sheep breed in Kosovo. Cooperation project between the Faculty of Agriculture...
plants left over from crop harvests. They are often raised alongside Lacaunesheep. Today, the Rouge du Roussillon is endangered, largely due to a general...
summit Mont Aigoual (1,567 m; 5,141 ft), near Le Vigan, Florac Monts de Lacaune Montgrand (1,267 m; 4,157 ft) Monts de l'Espinouse Sommet de l'Espinouse...
as they say in the Corbières. Yet the fréginat, dear to the people of Lacaune, is essentially the dish of Saint-Cochon". Gordienne describes the dish...
France, is within this region and has poultry, while La Montagne Noire and Lacaune area offer hams and dry sausages. White corn is planted heavily in the...
cross-breeding with Bergamasca stock were unsuccessful. Cross-breeding with French Lacaune and Larzac stock to improve milk production was also tried, but was soon...
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