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Merino de Palas
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Merino de Palas is a Romanian Merino strain associated with the Palas research and breeding centre near Constanța, selected for fine wool under south-eastern European steppe and arable conditions. Meat production is secondary but supplies local markets with light-to-medium lambs. Lamb from Merino de Palas flocks is mild and lean, typical of fine-wool bloodlines—best as young carcasses for roasting and stewing in regional cuisines. Crossing with meat sires is common when heavier conformation is required for abattoir grids.
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The Palas research station began organised Merino improvement for Romanian conditions.
State breeding programmes expanded Merino de Palas genetics through collective farms.
Dual-purpose goals increased attention to lamb growth beside micron control.
Post-transition private flocks maintained the strain for wool and local meat.