| Hog Island Sheep |
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Hog Island sheep are a feral breed which evolved on Hog Island off the coast of Virginia . . . Read More...
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| Canadienne Cattle |
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Canadienne cattle arrived in Quebec in the early 1600’s. This was the first cattle breed to be developed in North America and based primarily on stock from ..... Read More...
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| Dexter Cattle |
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Although the exact origin of the Dexter is unknown most believe they are descended from Kerry cattle, which closely resemble the Dexter. They originated in southern Ireland . . . Read More...
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| Arapawa Goats |
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The Arapawa Goat is a fascinating feral breed of dual-purpose goat which, like the Arapawa sheep and pigs, were found marooned on the offshore island of Arapawa . . . Read More...
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| Milking Shorthorn - Native Strain |
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The Milking Shorthorn is an excellent example of a dual purpose, heritage breed. They do very well in low input production systems . . . Read More...
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| Tunis Sheep |
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The Tunis is a visually striking breed which exemplifies many traits found in traditional breeds of livestock. The Tunis have a long history within the United States - originally decending from fat-tailed sheep imported from Tunisia (off the coast of Africa). Read More...
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| California Variegated Mutant Sheep |
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The California Variegated Mutant is a color-breed of sheep developed by Glen Eidman in the 1960's. Mr. Eidman's flock of Romeldale sheep produced a few uniquely marked lambs which were then line bred to create the CVM breed - noted for both meat and wool production. Read More...
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| Santa Cruz Sheep |
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The Santa Cruz sheep come from a very diverse background. It is believed they are descended from several breeds including Merino, Rambouillet and Churro. They evolved on Santa Cruz Island off the coast of California in a feral state for at least the past seventy years. Read More...
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| Jacob Sheep |
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Jacob sheep are a colorful breed with down-type wool. The color ratio should be between 15% dark and 85% dark to follow the set standard for the breed. The Jacob is well known for sporting multiple horns of four or more. Read More...
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| Pineywoods Cattle |
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Pineywoods cattle originated from the animals carried with the first Spanish settlers during the 1500’s. They are known for their heat tolerance, resistance to parasites, fertility and longevity. Read More...
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| Kerry Cattle |
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The Kerry has been called the world’s first true dairy cattle with an average annual milk production of 7,700 to 9,900 lbs of milk per year from a good cow. Considered to be one of the best "family cows", they are well known for producing good amounts of milk on little forage. Read More...
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| Ancient White Park Cattle |
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The White Park is a genetically distinctive breed from all other ancient British cattle types. There is speculation that these cattle were introduced to Britain by the Romans. The breed survived over time in small herds in areas which were dominated by Celtic culture. Read More...
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| American Milking Devon Cattle |
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Devon cattle were developed in the Devonshire region of Britain. They were a true, tri-purpose animal good for milking, meat, and especially good at pulling. Read More...
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| Dutch Belted Cattle |
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Known in its native Holland as "Lakenvelder" which means sheeted field, these cattle were treasured by the wealthy and nobility who owned them. Dutch Belteds are long lived and are excellent breeders capable of having calves well beyond their teen years. Read More...
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| San Clemente Goats |
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The breed originated when Spanish settlers left goats on San Clemente Island, off the coast of California. The feral goats developed into an isolated breed that remained feral. Read More...
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| Gulf Coast Sheep |
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Gulf Coast sheep have origins in the Spanish breeds brought to the Americas during the 1500’s and developed naturally to their environment in the Southeast part of the country, where heat and humidity create problems for many other breeds of sheep. Read More...
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| Cotswold Sheep |
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Modern-day Cotswolds were developed between 1780 and 1820 in the Cotswold Hills of England, and may have origins among the sheep brought by the Romans as early as 2,000 years ago. Read More...
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| Tennessee Myotonic Goats |
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The original myotonic goats were four animals from Nova Scotia that arrived in Tennessee with a farm worker. They were popular for the prolific nature of the does and the rapid growth of kids, in addition to the inability of the animals to climb out of fenced pastures. Read More...
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| Randall Lineback Cattle |
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The breed originated in the United States, derived from a variety of breeds imported to the New England area by the Dutch, English and French. Purebred Linebacks were lost to crossbreeding with Holsteins during the 1900’s. Read More...
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