Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2001
Conference Title
5th International Sheep Veterinary Congress
Place of Publication
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Keywords
Sheep, Dorper, History, Western Australia
Disciplines
Sheep and Goat Science
Abstract
The history of Dorper sheep in Western Australia is reviewed, since their arrival as embryos from South Africa, in 1996. Limited data are provided - mainly small-scale observations and anecdotes - on reproduction, growth rates, carcass characteristics, diseases, and some other issues that have been encountered with the sheep in Western Australia. Predictions are made for the future of Dorper sheep in Western Australia.
Recommended Citation
Butler, R,
Wiese, S C,
and
Young, M C.
(2001), The history and performance of Dorper sheep in Western Australia, 5th International Sheep Veterinary Congress, Congress Committee South Africa, Chairman Prof. Gareth Bath, University of Pretoria, South Africa, pp.78-78.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/conf_papers/25
