Sheep Breed Information
TEXEL SHEEP
Mature Body Weight Ram: 190-240 pounds; Ewe: 140-185 pounds
Average Fiber Diameter Micron 28-33 ;USDA Wool Grade 46′s-54′s
Grease Fleece Weight 7-10 pounds
Staple Length 3-4 inches
The sheep of the Texel breed is developed for meat production and is native to the Netherlands. The Texel breed was also exported to the United States of America, New Zealand and Uruguay. But it is very popular in Europe, where it is also one of the most expensive sheep breeds.
TURCANA SHEEP
It is considered to be the oldest breed in Romania. It is part of the same family as the zeckel in Austria and the ratscka in Hungary, with characters similar to those, all belonging, according to the French zootechnist Sanson, to the Syrian race.