Dutch Texel Sheep Flock Book (NTS) and Texel Flock Book of North Holland (TsNH)

The Texel Sheep was bred over a hundred years ago as a crossbreed from indigenous marsh sheep and several British breeds, such as Leicester, Wensleydale and Lincoln. This resulted in a large, fast-growing and woolly sheep. Through effective selection, this breed of sheep has become the most heavily muscled meat sheep in the world. The Texel Sheep is a breed in which excellent carcass quality and great prolific qualities come together.

The Texel Sheep

• Most heavily muscled meat sheep in the world
• Fast-growing
• Excellent meat-to-bone ratio
• Low level of seam fat
• Great mothering abilities
• Produces 2 lambs a year