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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:livestock
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gptkbp:average_fleece_weight
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3.5–5.5 kg
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gptkbp:average_mature_ewe_weight
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70–80 kg
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gptkbp:average_mature_ram_weight
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90–100 kg
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gptkbp:color
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white
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gptkbp:exportedTo
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gptkb:Australia
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkb:South_America
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:fiber_diameter
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25–33 microns
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gptkbp:first_imported_to_UK
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1970s
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gptkbp:fleece_staple_length
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8–15 cm
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gptkbp:hornStatus
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polled
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Texel sheep
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gptkbp:notable_for
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hardiness
good mothering ability
rapid growth rate
resistance to parasites
excellent feed conversion
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gptkbp:notableTrait
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muscular build
lean meat
high carcass yield
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Netherlands
gptkb:Texel_Island
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gptkbp:primaryUse
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meat production
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gptkbp:recognizedBy
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gptkb:American_Texel_Sheep_Breeders_Society
gptkb:British_Texel_Sheep_Society
gptkb:Texel_Sheep_Society_(Netherlands)
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gptkbp:usedFor
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crossbreeding
terminal sire
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gptkbp:woolType
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medium wool
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Texel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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