The Suffolk originated in England from Southdown x Norfolk crosses and was imported into the U.S. in 1888. This is the largest-sized breed in the U.S. which, along with rapid growth rate, makes it well adapted as a sire breed for production of crossbred slaughter lambs. The Suffolk has a bare and black head and legs, is prolific and a good milker, produces a medium-grade fleece and is raised under a range of climatic conditions. Suffolk lambs grow rapidly and produce high cutability carcasses.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 275-400 lb
Ewe 200-300 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 26-33
USDA Wool Grade 46’s-58’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 4-8 lb

YIELD
50-60%

STAPLE LENGTH
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 "