Poll Horn
The Dorset Horn breed was brought to Australia in1895. It is a short-wool breed, producing a fleece of around 90mm length and 27 microns quality. It has excellent fertility and a long breeding season. Its main use is as a terminal sire mated traditionally to first-cross (Merino/Border Leicester) ewes to produce prime lambs for the local and export markets. Dorset Horn rams are also used to produce first cross lambs from Merino ewes. Typically, under good pasture conditions, they will produce prime lamb carcases that reach 14kg at 10 weeks and up to 22kg at 14 to 16 weeks.
Further information is available from:
The Australian Dorset Horn Association
82 Highett Street
Richmond VIC 3121
www.assba.com.au
