Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Corriedale Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Corriedale Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Corriedale Sheep


Corriedale Sheep

  • Origin - New Zealand and Australia
  • Type - Dual-Purpose (Wool and Meat Quality)
  • Wool - Crossbred (Fine Wool x Long Wool Cross)
  • Descriptors - Large framed, polled, wool on head and legs, dark muzzle.
  • Important Traits - Dense, uniform fleece with pronounced character, high quality carcass traits.

Corriedale Sheep

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686