sheep
Small sized meat breed noted for its hardiness from Scotland
cheviot
Known as a maternal breed with high conception rates, developed in PA.
Chester white
From Scotland. Considered maternal with good terminal‐related performance.
red Angus
Myotonic, their muscles become extremely stiff when they are frightened. This hereditary condition makes the goat very muscular.
Tennessee wooden leg
Known for hardiness and ability to achieve substantial weight gains when under natural conditions without supplementary feeding. Large framed, generally white with a coat that ranges from slick in summer to flowing hair when run in mountain country in winter.
kiko
This breed is early maturing with good lambing ability and average milk production. They excel in a crossbreeding program in their ability to produce meaty lamb carcasses at light weights and hot‐house lambs.
Southdown
Black and white, developed in US, noted for rapid growth and as aggressive breeders
spot
Developed in the US, made up of 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Angus. Bred for heat tolerance of Brahman and maternal and carcass traits of Angus.
Brangus
The most valuable characteristic of this breed as compared to other goats is the value of the mohair that is clipped
angora
Originally developed as a dual‐purpose breed in England that would possess moderate size, would fatten quickly and also produce a good milk supply.
red poll
Breed developed from Columbia and Cheviot cross noted for high quality carcasses and excellent wool.
montadale
Originally from England noted for pork quality, tenderness and marbling.
Berkshire
Originated in England, with three distinct color patterns, considered a maternal breed.
shorthorn
A prominent strong head with brown eyes and a gentle appearance. Nose with a gentle curve,wide nostrils, and well‐formed mouth with well‐opposed jaws. Body should be boldly three dimensional: long, deep, wide
Bore
Has erect ears, known as the “mother breed”.
Yorkshire
Although not a popular breed in the US, this breed is unique because the fleece of is carried in heavy locks that are often twisted into a spiral near the end.
Lincoln
Terminal sire breed with unique color patterns that is noted for muscle and curability.
Hampshire
Due to its natural selection and adaptation, this breed is considered to be a survival of the fittest breed. Known for being hardy, aggressive and adaptable.
Texas longhorn
Originally exported from Africa to zoos in Sweden and Germany where they were on display as exotic animals.
pygmy
Noted for large litters and large droopy ears, generally refined in bone.
Landrace
A hair sheep breed developed in the United States.
katahdin
Noted for high growth rate, durability and leanness, developed in New Jersey and New York.
Duroc
Originally developed in Switzerland for meat, milk and draft. Now noted for high growth rate,milking ability, and carcass cutability.
Simmental
Originated in Australia/New Zealand, primarily used for fiber and cashmere production. Small to medium sized and varied in color.
American Cashmere
Wool breed developed in France and Germany from Merino breed
Rambouillet