Breeds of Sheep

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Breeds of Sheep

• Northeastern Agricultural Education
• Mr. Caffee

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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

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Columbia

• Developed by the US Department of Ag
• Developed to thrive on Western ranges
• Produce medium wool and large amounts of meat

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Corriedale

• Developed in New Zealand Australia
• Dual purpose breed
• Produces bulky, high density wool
• Most popular breed in South America

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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

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Hampshire

• Originated in Hampshire, England
• Black face and legs
• Mild demeanor
• Unbroken wool cap should extend from the neck
  over the forehead

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Jacob

• Originated in England
• Two, four, or six horns
• Black and white fleece
• Fleece is highly sought after
• Unimproved breed

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Lincoln

• Originated in England
• The largest breed of sheep
• Long-wooled breed
• White faces
• Pronounced forelock between the ears

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Merino

• Originated in Australia
• Primarily a wool breed
• White-faced
• Most popular breed in Australia
• High quality wool used in the textile industry

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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

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Rambouillet

• Originated in Spain
• Shipped to France in 1801
• White in color

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Southdown

• Developed in England
• Well suited to farm flock production
• Gray face with white body
• Adapted to wet conditions

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Suffolk

• Originated in England
• Most popular breed in the US today
• Produce large amounts of meat
• White with black faces and legs