Damara
Introduced in 1996 from South Africa, the Damara breed of sheep is a hardy, long legged, highly fertile, fat tail sheep suited for meat production in the semi arid areas of Australia. The Damara does not require shearing and shows strong resistance to parasites, making it an easy-care sheep breed. Because of its recent introduction, upgrading programs are in the early stages and purebred animals are few. Release of genetics is controlled through the Damara Breeder’s Group. Damara sheep and their crosses are marketed through the live sheep trade to the Middle East, where their type is familiar and sought after. They are also marketed to the Australian and Middle East carcase trade.
Further information is available from:
Damara Sheep Breeders Society of Australia Inc.
PO Box 108
Goodwood SA 5053
Phone Number (08) 8210 5229
The Society is administered by the Royal South Australian Agricultural and Horticultural Society.
