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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Sheep breeds, Corriedale
Disciplines
Comparative and Evolutionary Physiology | Genetics | Sheep and Goat Science
First Page Number
129
Last Page Number
132
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
THE Corriedale sheep is a breed which has achieved widespread popularity throughout the world as a dual-purpose animal.
It was evolved by New Zealand breeders who—not fully satisfied with the performance of either the Merino or the British longwool sheep under their conditions—sought an animal which would combine the superlative wool-producing properties, and outstanding foraging ability of the Merino with the better meat production and better mothering qualities of the British sheep.
Recommended Citation
Mallett, J A.
(1960)
"Famous sheep breeds. 2. The Corriedale,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 1:
No.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol1/iss2/7
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