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Progeny |
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What are the principle
uses for the Teeswater Sheep? principle use of the
Teeswater sire apart from the breeding of pure Teeswaters, is as a crossing
ram used on hill breeds. Which Hill breeds can be
crossed with the Teeswater? Dalesbred Swaledales, Rough Fells, Scottish Blackface Beulah Exmoor Horn These crosses, commonly
known as Mashams, carry the best characteristics of the Teeswater producing good long, well carcassed
prolific ewes with great milking and mothering abilities. The Masham, has been bred
for over a century on the hills of Northern England. The Masham is well known
for:-
The Masham is then crossed by
terminal sires (Suffolk, Texel, Charolais and Beltex) to produce quality
lambs with great vigour ability to stand inclement weather.
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