American Cormo Sheep Breed Information
The American Cormo sheep breed originally comes from Tasmania in Australia. They are a mix of Superfine Saxon Merino, Lincoln and Australian Merino. In 1976, the American Cormo was first imported to the United States. The American Cormo sheep breed is distinguishable by their open faces (meaning there is no wool between the cheek and the topknot), a desirable quality as it allows the sheep to have unobstructed vision. The American Cormo is a resilient breed that can thrive in a variety of harsh climates and conditions. The breed is known for producing a high generating, white, fine and long fleece with a unique degree of fiber consistency. The wool produced by American Cormo sheep is commonly valued on farms which pride themselves on fine wool production and Cormo ewes have earned a reputation as excellent mothers. Though small in size, the American Cormo is a desirable sheep breed because they typically require less food than other breeds, economically producing wool year-round.
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American Cormo Sheep Breed Info.
MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 160-200 lb Ewe 120-160 lb AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER Micron 17-23 USDA Wool Grade 46s-56s GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT Ewe 5-8 lb YIELD 50-65% STAPLE LENGTH 2 1/2 - 4" |
