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Columbia sheep

From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Columbia sheep medium-wool breed developed in the United States using Lincoln and Rambouillet sheep crosses. The breed was developed primarily for the Western ranges but is also used successfully in farm flocks. Columbias are white-faced, hornless, and relatively large in size and are prolific breeders.

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