Devon Longwoolled

Devon Longwoolled

The Devon Longwooled (Devon Longwool) is a breed of domestic sheep from the United Kingdom. This breed is raised for meat and long wool.[1] They were developed by crossing Leicester Longwool with Southam Nott and Bampton Nott.[2]

Characteristics

Both sexes are polled (hornless).[1] The wool is used in rugs and carpet.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Devon Longwoolled". Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/devonlongwoolled/index.htm. Retrieved 2010-06-21. 
  2. ^ a b "Devon and Cornwall Longwool". Schoenian, Susan. http://sheep101.info/breedsD-F.html. Retrieved 2010-06-21. 
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