Dairy

Friesian Milk Sheep

A tier

Friesian Milk Sheep—closely allied to East Friesian dairy lines—represent the specialised northern European ewe selected almost purely for lactation. Milk is abundant by sheep standards, pale, and relatively mild, with fat and protein tuned for yoghurt plants and brined cheeses. Large udders and dairy character distinguish the type from meat or wool flocks. Commercial dairies outside the Mediterranean often choose Friesian Milk Sheep when they need predictable parlour performance. The milk takes cultures cleanly and blends well with cow milk in mixed vats. Flavour is the soft end of the sheep-milk spectrum—ideal for drinkers wary of stronger ovine notes.