Targhee (sheep)

Targhee (sheep)

The Targhee is a breed of domestic sheep developed in early 20th century by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.cite web|url=http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/targhee/index.htm |title=Targhee |work=Breeds of Livestock |publisher=Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science] Targhee sheep are a dual–purpose breed, with heavy, medium quality wool and good meat production characteristics. They are hardy, and are especially suited to the ranges of the West where they were developed. [cite book |title=Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep |last=Simmons |first=Paula |coauthors=Carol Ekarius |year=2001 |publisher=Storey Publishing LLC |location=North Adams, MA |isbn=978-1-58017-262-2 ]

History

Targhee sheep were named after Targhee National Forest which surrounds the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Idaho. Their ancestors were Rambouillet, Corriedale and Lincoln sheep. Though development of this breed for the Western ranges of the U.S. began as early as 1900, the flock book was closed (meaning that only the offspring of registered Targhees could be themselves registered) in 1966.

References

External links

* [http://www.ustargheesheep.org/ U.S. Targhee Sheep Association]


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