The Texel is a meat sheep that produces a lean, well muscled and high yielding carcass. Developed on the island of Texel off the coast of Holland in the early 1800’s, the breed was imported in to Canada in the 1980’s. Since that time, the breed has grown to make a significant contribution to the country’s prime lamb trade. This has mainly been done through the use of Texel rams as terminal sires in commercial crossbreeding programs.

Although the ewes have only average prolificacy, they are very docile and easily managed. They adapt well to either pasture based or feedlot style management and show excellent feed conversion in all systems.

Ram Weight: 110-140 kg

Ewe Weight: 75-90 kg

Lambing Percentage: 150%

Fleece: Medium, coarse, bulky

Staple: 9-15 cm