Katahdin (sheep)
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The Katahdin is a breed developed in Maine, USA, mostly in the second half of the 20th century. This breed was originated by Michael Piel who crossed imported St. Croix sheep with various other breeds, selecting lambs based on hair coat, meat-type conformation, high fertility, and flocking instinct. The Katahdin sheds its winter coat, and so does not have to be sheared. Its popularity in the USA has increased in recent years due to low wool prices and high shearing costs. www.khsi.org
One of the largest groups of these sheep are located in Southwest Virginia, where David S. Redwine, DVM joined with other producers to form the Scott County Hair Sheep Association. These producers market sheep to local Markets through Food City grocery stores.
[edit] See also
- Domestic sheep
- Guard llama, llamas used as livestock guardians, mostly in the United States.
- Sheep shearing
- Wool
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