Targhee Sheep Breed Information
The Targhee sheep breed was created by the U.S Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho in 1926 - making the Targhee one of the youngest sheep breeds in the United States. The Targhee sheep breed is a combination of the Columbia, Corriedale and Rambouillet - all white-faced sheep breeds known for their production. The reason for the name "Targhee" stems from the area in which flocks of the experiment station sheep graze during the summertime, which is the Targhee National Forest. Targhee sheep are commonly used for meat production as well as wool production in the US. They have thick, high quality fleece, open faces and are a hardy, adaptable breed. Today the Targhee can primarily be found in South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. They are popular among the northern states since the ranchers in these areas prefer their ratio of fine-long wool and their hardiness in what can be harsh weather conditions.
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Targhee Sheep Breed Information
MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 200-300 lb Ewe 140-200 lb AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER Micron 21-25 USDA Wool Grade 58’s-64’s GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT Ewe 10-14 lb YIELD 45-55% STAPLE LENGTH 3-5" |
