Dual Purpose Breeds: Panama
Originating in Idaho in the early 1900's, the Panama began as a cross between Rambouillet rams and Lincoln ewes. Following approximately five years of crossbreeding, rams and ewes were mated among themselves to establish the breed. The Panama is a hardy breed that is highly adapted to range areas with ample feed conditions. They are polled, resemble the Columbia breed but are more intermediate in size, and produce a heavy, dense medium-grade fleece with a long staple length.
MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 250-280 lb
Ewe 180-210 lb
AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 25-30
USDA Wool Grade 50’s-58’s
GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 13-15 lb
YIELD
45-55%
STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"