A productive land and a living nature.
The Merino sheep, symbol of our history,
It is today an example of sustainability.
The clear and a black mantle on the back known as suarda, this is what Hidalgas merino sheep are like. A unique native breed that has always stood out for its very fine wool.. In recent years, This type of sheep is highly appreciated by farmers who want to maintain the purity of their sheep flocks..
The Merino sheep is one of the examples of genetic selection to achieve very fine wool.. With this process it was possible to reduce the diameter of the fiber and increase the weight of the fleece.. This wool being one of the most desired for its beauty and lightness around the world..
"For more than 80 years, Our livestock has focused on raising sheep with magnificent wool., but without leaving behind the meat part. This has been achieved based on selection on the pure Hidalga line sheep without introducing genetics from other meat sheep breeds.
Joaquin Ortiz
CEO & Founder of Merino J Livestock. Ortiz
Featured Products
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Oro Merino Organic white bottle
13,00 €1 bottle of 250 ml, blanca. The nature of the pasture in every drop of this holistically managed Organic EVOO.
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Oro Merino Premium Black Case
35,00 €Dehesa case 3 white bottle of 250 ml. Coming from ancient olive trees and cultivated in the heart of the pastures of Merinospain.
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Gold Merino Dehesa Black Bottle
20,00 €Dehesa black bottle case 500 ml. Coming from ancient olive trees and cultivated in the heart of the pastures of Merinospain.
More than 800 years of selection and work with the most international sheep breed.
For years we have worked to improve the genetics of our Merino herd, Taking care of every detail year after year we have managed to recover the essence of the Spanish Merino, creating improving and elite stallions that today are a breed reference in the Merino Breed Stud Book.
The Merino sheep has been the livelihood of many generations and today it is the dream of many ranchers who continue to bet on the quality and sustainability of this native breed., our commitment to ultra-fine wool 17-18 microns, They make us a genetic reference in a large part of the Merino sector inside and outside of Spain.
Merino sheep
The Merino Breed has been a mark of identity throughout the history of Spain from the 14th century to the beginning of the 19th century.,
Carnes & Quesos
Merino lamb meat is one of the best we can find on the market, Its characteristics are tenderness, the texture, juiciness and the right infiltration of fat at the intramuscular level and its mild flavor.
Lana
Behind a garment made of Spanish and Trasterminant Merino Wool there is 800 years of history, of sustainability and a commitment to the rural world that cannot be achieved by dressing with another material
Organic Oil
Extrafine oil with quality from Merino sheep.
Breed Selection
The line of Hidalgas sheep runs through the veins of this family with a Merino tradition through several generations..
Awards & Recognitions
All these years Merino Livestock J. Ortíz has received numerous awards in different competitions that have recognized our work and dedication to the Merino sheep breed..
Castuera Ovine Hall 2024
Best Male - 1er place morphological contest
Castuera Ovine Hall 2024
auction stallion
Zafra silver oak - October 2018
Best livestock of the Merino breed
Zafra silver oak - October 2016
Best livestock of the Merino breed
Zafra silver oak - October 2015
Best livestock of the Merino breed
Zafra silver oak - October 2014
Best livestock of the Merino breed
Zafra silver oak - October 2011
International Merino breed champion
Zafra silver oak - October 2010
International Merino breed champion
This is the blog of the Merino sheep
Learn about the most recent and relevant news about the International Merino sheep breed, the quality of your wool, gastronomic uses, transterminance, shearing among others.
Here you can find information about the participation of Ganadería Merino J. Ortiz at different fairs, congresses, interviews and international forums.
resounding success in the II “Medellín County” Transhumance Festival
Don Benito programs a transterminant route with sheep on the day 24 November
Get to know our livestock heritage with Merinospain
Medellin hosts the II transhumance fair
Returning to the origins with the transhumance festival in Medellín
Castuera Fair 2024
COPE Extremadura and CEIP Donoso Cortes visit us
The aesthetics of the Merino breed and the middle Extremadura is a wonderful environment where nature is still alive.
Learn about our upcoming events and highlights where Ganadería Merino J. Ortíz promotes and actively participates in fairs, congresses, charlas, international forums, among others.
More than 800 years of selection and work with the most international sheep breed.
Our flock of pure merino and our wool have been maintained for years in the best quality brands, obtaining specimens of 17/18 microns, something practically unthinkable outside of territories like Argentina or New Zealand.
We export our animals to more than 40 countries and we are involved in several projects to defend extensive livestock farming, the pastoralism of native breeds and Spanish wool.
Maria del Camino Limia
