The Shropshire originated in England from native sheep and Southdown, Leicester and Cotswold crosses and was imported into the U.S. in 1855. Shropshires are medium to large with a dark face and wool extending down the legs. They are commonly located in farm flocks with emphasis on meat production. They are prolific, possess good milking and mothering abilities and are used as terminal sires in market lamb production. The lambs are hardy, fast-growing and produce lean, well-muscled carcasses. Shropshires produce medium-grade wool.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 225-290 lb
Ewe 170-200 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 25-33
USDA Wool Grade 46’s-58’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 6-10 lb

YIELD
50-60%

STAPLE LENGTH
3-4"