Coopworth
Coopworth sheep were developed in the 1950s in New Zealand by crossing Border Leicester and Romney sheep. They were exported to Australia in 1976 and are now found throughout its southern areas. It is a dual-purpose breed, with selection emphasis on commercial meat and wool traits.
Highly fertile, with a low lamb mortality rate, Coopworths have excellent mothering and milking ability, ensuring good lamb growth rates. Carcases are long, lean and well formed.
The wool has a white, soft lustre, 33 to 38 microns in diameter and is excellent for home spinning and commercial apparel use. It can also be used in carpet manufacture. All Coopworths are performance recorded, being part of Meat and Livestock Australia’s LAMBPLAN® genetic assessment program. They are readily available.
Further information is available from:
The Coopworth Sheep Society of Australia
“Clifton Hill”
45 Sproules Rd
Wallington VIC 3221
