breeds of sheep. breeds of sheep barbado the barbado breed originated in texas. the breed originated...
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Breeds of Sheep Barbado The Barbado breed originated in Texas.
The breed originated from Barbados Blackbelly sheep which were
crossed with Rambouillet The coat varies from short hair to coarse
wool with a large amount of kemp fibers. Males show the horns for
which the breed was selected and the females are polled Cheviot
Originated in Scotland Resistant to cold, windy conditions
White, wool free faces Long wool type Wool has a helical crimp Tend
to be resistant to worms and footrot Columbia Developed by the US
Department of Ag
Developed to thrive on Western ranges Produce mediumwool and large
amounts of meat Corriedale Developed in New Zealand &
Australia
Dual purpose breed: meat and wool Produces bulky, high density wool
Most popular breed in South America Dorset Originated in
Europe
Medium-sized breed with high quality, white wool Most popular
white-faced breed in the United States Horned and polled varieties
exist Hampshire Originated in Hampshire, England Black face and
legs
Mild demeanor Unbroken wool cap should extend from the neck over
the forehead Jacob Originated in England Two, four, or six
horns
Black and white fleece Fleece is highly sought after Unimproved
breed Rare breed Lincoln Originated in England The largest breed of
sheep Long-wool
White faces Pronounced forelock between the ears Merino Originated
in Australia Primarily a wool breed White-faced
Most popular breed in Australia High quality wool used in the
textile industry Oxford Originated in England Second largest sheep
breed
Meat-type breed Tends to forage for its own food White with black
ears and bridge of nose Rambouillet Originated in Spain Shipped to
France in 1801
White in color Royal White Royal White sheep are a hair breed,
privately funded and developed in Hermleigh, Texas They grow a
longer hair coat in the fall and the shed it off naturally in the
spring. The Royal White is pure white. Ewes and rams are polled or
naturally hornless. Scrapie resistant? Southdown Developed in
England Well suited to farm flock production
Gray face with white body Adapted to wet conditions Suffolk
Originated in England Most popular breed in the US today
Produce large amounts of meat White with black faces and legs