Dorper sheep

Best breed in the world

GENERAL APPEARANCE An ideal Dorper and White Dorper sheep should be symmetrical and balanced where the height, width, length and depth of body are proportionate. …

Despite a price dip in Australian wool auctions, buyer demand and competition improved, especially for lower vm sale lots. A favourable forex rate against the US dollar has enhanced returns to growers. As the season nears its end, buyers are preparing for reduced wool availability. The International Wool Textile Organization Congress also sparked optimism.

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Dorper Sheep - South Africa

Bigland Dorper sheep at Great Eccleston Show July 2022

Dorper

Origin: The Dorper was developed in South Africa in the 1930's by crossing Blackhead Persian ewes with a Dorset Horn ram.They were bred to produce a high quality carcass under extensive conditions. The Blackhead Persian was selected for its non-selective grazing, coat shedding, hardiness and good mothering abilities. The Dorset Horn was selected for its rapid growth rates and carcass attributes. Description: White sheep with short, dullish black hair predominately in the neck and head…

Q. Where does the name Dorper come from? A. The name "DORPER" came from a compilation of the first syllables of the names of the parent …

After being in the business of raising wool sheep of various kinds for two decades, I decided in 2005 to start with hair sheep. It was a fairly bold move at

Dorper Sheep

The Dorper sheep breed is numerically the second largest breed in South Africa; it is a rapid growing, mutton sheep that is easy to care for.

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Dorper

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