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Fine Wool Breeds: American Cormo

The American Cormo originated in Tasmania, Australia from 1/4 Lincoln x 1/4 Australian Merino x 1/2 Superfine Saxon Merino and was introduced into the U.S. in 1976. They have open faces and are a hardy breed adaptable to harsh climatic conditions. They produce a white, long stapled, high yielding fine-wool fleece with a high degree of fiber uniformity.
 

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"