Torres Strait Sheep
The Torres Strait sheep is a rare breed from Australia raised for meat. This hair sheep has hair wool and a tough temperament. Ewes average 97 lbs, while rams reach around 150 lbs. Recognized as Extant, it is noted for Tropical-adapted breed used by Indigenous communities for small-scale sustainable meat systems..
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Torres Strait Sheep Facts Quick List
- Type: Hair
- Primary Use: Meat
- Rarity: Rare
- Country of Origin: Australia
- Wool Type: Hair
- Horn Status: Polled
- Average Ewe Weight: 44 kg / 97 lbs
- Average Ram Weight: 68 kg / 150 lbs
- Temperament: Tough
- Breed Status: Extant
- Special Traits or Notes: Tropical-adapted breed used by Indigenous communities for small-scale sustainable meat systems.
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- Tropical-adapted breed used by Indigenous communities for small-scale sustainable meat systems.
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