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Panama: Wool Educational Material for the Clothing Industry Breeds of Sheep Wool Education Research Fashion Schools The educational information listed in this section has graciously been provided by the American Sheep Industry Association Dual Purpose Breeds: Panama MATURE BODY WEIGHT Ram 250-280 lb.
In Brief
The Panama is a hardy breed that is highly adapted to range areas with ample feed conditions.
Dual Purpose Breeds: Panama
MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 250-280 lb.
Ewe 180-210 lb.
AVERAGE fiber DIAMETER
Micron 30-25
Spinning Count 58-50
GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 13-15 lb.
YIELD
45-55%
STAPLE LENGTH
3-5"
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 inter se mated 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.
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