Serrai

The Serrai is a local Greek sheep associated with the Serres area of Central Macedonia, where lowland and foothill flocks have long been selected for milk, lamb, and resilience under Mediterranean management. It is usually described as a medium-sized dairy or dual-purpose sheep rather than a specialized wool breed. Animals are commonly light-fleeced with pigmented markings on the head, ears, or legs, although local strains can vary in horn status, frame, and color. The name may appear in English as Serres or Serrai, so flock origin matters when comparing animals.

Serrai sheep are kept mainly in working farm flocks, often on seasonal pasture supplemented during late gestation and milking. Milk may be used for local cheeses, while lambs provide an additional meat crop. For buyers and conservation-minded breeders, the useful questions are whether the animals come from a recorded Greek line, how they perform in the local climate, and whether selection has favored milk yield, hardiness, or crossbred production. Routine sheep care still drives results: parasite control, foot care, sound udders, and enough nutrition for ewes nursing twins.