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The Targhee is a breed of domestic sheep developed in early 20th century by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.〔 〕 Targhee sheep are a dual–purpose breed, with heavy, medium quality wool and good meat production characteristics. They are hardy, and are especially suited to the ranges of the West where they were developed.〔 〕 Targhee are especially popular in Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota, where their ¾ fine wool and ¼ long wool breeding is favored by western ranchers.〔 〕 This breed is raised primarily for wool.〔 〕 ==Characteristics== Mature body weight in the rams is 200 lb (90 kg) to 300 lb (135 kg) with the ewes weighing slightly less at 125 lb (56 kg) to 200 lb (90 kg). Each ewe will average a 10 lb (4.5 kg) to 14 lb (6.3 kg) fleece that has a fibre diameter of 21 to 25 micrometres and a spinning count of 64 to 58. The staple length of the fleece will be 3 inches (7.5 cm) to 5 inches (11 cm) with a yield of 50% to 55%.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Targhee sheep」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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