Publication Date
1-2004
DPIRD Collections
Animal production and livestock
Series Number
6/2004
Abstract
This paper aims to briefly: • investigate farming systems issues in the medium and low rainfall regions of the South West Land Division of Western Australia; • identify options and opportunities for the fat tailed sheep breeds • capture some research about the tail; and • investigate market options surrounding the fat tailed sheep breeds. This analysis will provide a brief understanding of the scale of the fat tailed sheep breeds within Western Australia and provide a brief overview of products of the sheep highlighting potential opportunities.
Number of Pages
14
Keywords
Western Australia, Fat Tailed Sheep, Dryland farming, farming systems
Recommended Citation
Burt, E, Kilmister, T, and Young, M. (2004), A Low rainfall livestock option: analysis of fat tail sheep in the system. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report 6/2004.
Comments
A farming systems investigation report