Phenotypic features and fleece quantitative traits in Chilota sheep breed

Chilota sheep is a typical animal population from Chiloe Archipelago in the south of Chile. In 2010, Chilota was officially recognised as the first ovine breed in Chile, with a high conservation value as a result of its contribution to the genetic variability of sheep breeds in the country. Previous studies on Chilota breed have been carried out on partial population samples. This study seeks to clarify the frequency and magnitude of the characteristic external aspects of this animal population that allow to distinguishing it among others. The study was conducted in Chiloe, on