Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
It has the coarsest wool fibres of any of the strains and has a higher proportion of natural grease.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
The largest of all of the Merino strains in Australia. It has longer legs and a taller, heavier body than the Peppin and tends to have fewer skin wrinkles than the other strains.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
strongwool strain of Australian Merino
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
