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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Targhee Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Targhee Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Targhee Sheep


Targhee

  • Origin - U.S. Sheep Experiment Station Dubois, ID.
  • Type - Dual-Purpose (Wool and Meat Quality)
  • Wool - Crossbred (Fine Wool x Long Wool Cross)
  • Descriptors - Thick, high quality fleece, open faces, white wool, face, and legs, large framed.
  • Important Traits - Wool production, meat production, hardy and adaptable.

Targhee sheep ewe

Contact Information

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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686