Cornella Bianca
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Country of originItaly
StandardMIPAAF
| Conservation status | FAO (2007): critical[1] |
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| Country of origin | Italy |
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| Standard | MIPAAF |
| Use | dual-purpose, milk and meat |
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| Wool colour | white |
| Face colour | white |
| Horn status | horned in both sexes |
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The Cornella Bianca is an Italian breed of domestic sheep from the Apennines of Emilia–Romagna in central Italy.[3] It is raised principally in mountainous parts of the provinces of Bologna, Modena and Reggio Emilia, where it is transhumant. Some are also raised in the plains around Ferrara, Rovigo and Vicenza.[4]: 206 [5]: 53 It is found particularly in the comuni of Minerbio, Baricella and Malalbergo in the province of Bologna and Argenta in the province of Ferrara.[5]: 53