Who we are
Merino J Livestock. Ortiz
The breed of sheep that has marked the history of Spain during 500 years.
In our livestock Merino J. Ortiz we have worked for more than 80 years in making animals with magnificent wool but without forgetting the meat part. Merinos improving meat and wool production based on selection on the pure Hidalga line sheep without introducing genetics from other meat sheep breeds. We preserve the intact lineage of the original Merino sheep
Our merino line is considered as its own genetic line that has come to improve the old Hidalga line since its strictest conservation., generating a unique and intact nucleus in constant evolution towards the biomechanically perfect merino sheep with ultra-fine wool.
Our History
A young farm preserving all the antiquity and purity of the breed,with a goal, return to the merino sheep the splendor it deserves, adapting it to the times and the principles of sustainable livestock farming.
Our Philosophy
Improve the genetics of our Merino herd, and recover the essence of the Spanish Merino, creating improving and elite stallions that today are a breed reference in the Merino Breed Stud Book.
Our Vision
Improve the genetics of our Merino herd, and recover the essence of the Spanish Merino, creating improving and elite stallions that today are a breed reference in the Merino Breed Stud Book.
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Our Merino Team
Joaquin Ortiz
Owner , Merino J Livestock. Ortiz
The Merino sheep is a symbol of our history.
Today it is an example of adaptation and sustainability.
The Merino Sheep is one of the first examples of genetic selection towards a specific objective, the fineness of the wool. In this process it was possible to reduce the diameter of the wool fiber and increase the weight of the fleece.. In this way, with the time and work of the ranchers, A resistant and productive breed has been achieved that has been exported to the entire planet.
In our livestock farm we have worked for more than 80 years in making animals with magnificent wool but without forgetting the meat part. Merinos improving meat and wool production based on selection on the pure Hidalga line sheep without introducing genetics from other meat sheep breeds, considered today our merino line, as its own genetic line that has come to improve the old Hidalga line since its strictest conservation, generating a unique and intact nucleus in constant evolution towards the biomechanically perfect merino sheep with ultra-fine wool.
Fairs we attend
Zafra International Fair - Badajoz
National Merino Cattle Morphological Competition
Pozoblanco Fair - Córdoba
Pedroches Valley Agricultural and Food Fair
Trujillo Agricultural Livestock Fair - Caceres
Contest and batch auctions
Castuera Ovine Hall - Badajoz
La Serena Fair Institution
FAGA Fuenteovejuna - Córdoba
Agricultural Fair