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 - Texel Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Texel Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Texel Sheep


  • Origin - Netherlands
  • Type - Meat Breed
  • Wool - Medium Wool
  • Descriptors - Remarkable muscle and width, small framed, white faced, no wool on the head or legs, distinctive short, wide face with a black nose and short ears.
  • Important Traits - Lean, muscular carcasses, dominant terminal sire.

Texel

Contact Information

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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686