Drysdale
Drysdales were imported from New Zealand in 1975 where they had been developed from the Romney to provide wool for the carpet industry. In Australia, the emphasis is on the carpet wool traits, although the Drysdale is an excellent prime lamb mother with an abundant milk supply. It is a hardy, large framed sheep with black hooves. The Drysdale produces a specialty carpet wool.
The fibre is medullated, chalky white in colour and resilient. It is approximately 40 microns in diameter, without any crimp.
Further information is available from:
The Australian Drysdale Sheep Breeders’ Association
RMB 2465
Kilmany, VIC 3851
Phone: +61 3 51 492 250
