Research
The U.S. Sheep Experiment Station conducts research in the areas of ovine reproductive efficiency, genetic improvement (especially of breeds), nutrient intake and use, ovine growth and development, range/grazing management, and product quality (i.e. meat and wool). In addition to lambs and other attendant sheep, the station has a base flock of 3,000 mature sheep.
Breeds developed at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station include:
- The Columbia, a dual-purpose breed and one of the first originating in the U.S. Early crosses were made in Wyoming, but the originating flock was moved to the USSES in 1918.
- The Polypay, developed in the 1960s. Known for its white wool and a high lambing rate.
- The Targhee, a dual-purpose rangeland breed, named after the adjacent national forest.
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