Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Other name
Border Leicester Merino, Border Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
It has shown itself to be well-suited as a prime lamb mother for Australian conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed was selected for fertility.
Special characteristic of product
good milk production.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
well proportioned carcass and robust constitution.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated at Condobolin Research Station from Border Leicester and Merino selected for fertility. Border Leicester x Merino cross.
Year of origin
1955
Location within country
New South Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
