Masham

Another of the UK’s commercial crossbred ewes used in the 3-tier scheme is the Masham. The Masham is a crossbred ewe sired by either a Teeswater or Wensleydale ram, out of hill breed ewes, such as the Swaledale, Rough Fells, and Beulah Speckled Face, with the Scottish Masham from a Scottish Blackface ewe.

The Masham ewe is medium sized and hornless, she is a hardy, well carcassed ewe that is also prolific with great milking and mothering abilities. She has a reputation for the ability to perform well in a wide variety of circumstances. The Masham is then crossed to terminal sires such as the Suffolk and Texel to produce quality lamb.

 

USA -  North American Wensleydale Sheep Association

            Email: info@wensleydalesheep.org

           Website: www.wensleydalesheep.org

 

            American Teeswater Association

           Website: www.angelfire.com/wy/teeswater/

 

UK -      Masham Sheep Breeders Association

           Secretary: Mrs. V.J. Lawson, Oak Bank, Bentham,  

            Lancaster,LA2 7DW

            Website: www.nationalsheep.org.uk/breeds/masham.htm

 

           Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders

            Website: www.wensleydale-sheep.com

 

           Teeswater Sheep Breeders Association

            Email: wodencroft@freenet.co.uk

           Website: www.teeswater-sheep.co.uk