Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association, U.S.A.
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Description: Breeders association for this breed of sheep.
In 1990, after a long search for a correct breed of 18th century sheep, the Coach and Livestock Department of Colonial Williamsburg imported 10 purebred Leicester Longwools from Tasmania. With the help of third generation Leicester breeder, Ivan Heazlewood, a flock from a variety of bloodlines was assembled and transported to Virginia. Through careful breeding, a satellite flock program and later with private flocks the numbers have grown. Importations of semen from New Zealand, Australia and England have expanded the genetic diversity of the breed and introduced colored fleeced animals.
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| Keywords: | Leicester Longwool Sheep, Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association, LLSBA, English Leicester sheep, Dishley Leicester, New Leicester, Improved Leicester, Robert Bakewell, Longwool Sheep, Lustrous Fleece, Worsted fabric, English wool trade |
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| IP-address: | 206.190.150.84 |