The Polypay sheep is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the United States. It was actually developed in the 1960s at the US Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho.
The first crossing took place in 1968. As a result, the bred sheep were bred in 1970.
The name of the breed was created in 1975 from polywhich means several, and pay means return on investment.
The primary goal of Polypay sheep production was to produce more productive sheep for more profit.
The primary objectives of the breed were to create a breed with the desired carcass quality, rapid lamb growth rate, the ability to lamb more than once a year, a high yield of lambs at yearling and a high lifetime fertility.
To obtain this breed, some popular breeds of sheep were used. These popular breeds were the Finnish sheep, the rambouillet, the targi and the dorset.
The Dorset breed has been used for its excellent maternal abilities, carcass quality, long breeding period and early puberty.
The Targi breed was used due to the long breeding season, large body size and wool quality.
The Rambouillet breed was used for its hardiness, adaptability, productivity and quality fleece.
And Finnsheep was used due to early puberty, short pregnancy and high fertility.
The Polypay American Sheep Association was founded in 1980. Today, breeders of this breed of sheep are available in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, read more about this breed below.
Characteristics of Polypay Sheep
Polypay sheep are medium-sized animals with white coats. They produce lambs of acceptable size and carcass quality. Photos and information from the Polypay Association of America and Wikipedia.
Advantages
The Polypay sheep is a dual purpose animal. It is grown both for meat production and for wool production.
Special Notes
The Polypay sheep is a synthetic breed known to be a very prolific dual-purpose animal.
Sheep produce lambs with high growth rates and desirable carcass quality. Sheep have the opportunity to lamb more than once a year.
Today, the breed is available in some other countries apart from its country of origin. However, see the complete Polypay sheep breed profile in the following table.
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| Breed name | polypay |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | meat and wool |
| Special Notes | Tough and hardy, known for high fecundity, dual purpose animals suitable for milk and wool production, fast growth rates, good carcass quality, available in some other countries outside the country of origin. |
| Breed size | medium |
| horns | Not |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| Color | White |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | UNITED STATES |
