Zenith
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
comment: white face
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Similar to Merino, but free of neck folds. Lightly woolled around the points. Polled and mottled nostrils.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Merino (predominant) and Lincoln
Year of origin
1947
Location within country
Wheat zone of Victoria.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Wiltshire Horn
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
A key feature of the Wiltshire Horn is that is sheds its wool and does not require shearing.
Transboundary name
Wiltshire Horn
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Wiltshire,United Kingdom.
Year of origin
1952
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
White Suffolk
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Other name
White-Faced Suffolk, Suffolk Whiteface
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
Rams are renowned for their natural fertility and libido and can be mated at any time of the year. When mated to White Suffolk sires, ewes will have minimal lambing problems.
Special characteristic of product
This breed has a high growth potential with lean carcass performance.
Other special qualities
This breed has a high growth potential.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
clean face and points (free of wool).
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of (Poll Dorset x Suffolk) and (Border Leicester x Suffolk)
Year of origin
1977
Location within country
New South Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Waridale
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of medium-wool Merino (50%), Border Leicester (25%) and Poll Dorset (25%)
Year of origin
1970
Location within country
New South Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Trangie Fertility
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed was developed by selection from the Peppin flock for multiple births.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
strain of Australian Merino with some Booroola blood
Year of origin
1965
Location within country
New South Wales
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tasmanian Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Other name
Saxon, Fine-wool
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
fine wool strain of Australian Merino
Location within country
Tasmania
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Suffolk
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Suffolk
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Special characteristic of product
It is a highly fertile meat breed that has become popular as a terminal sire because it yields a heavyweight lamb that is quite lean.
Color comments
multi coloured: white wool, black head, legs and feet
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom
Year of origin
1904
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Spanish
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Spanish Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Strain
Description of origin
strain of the merino breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
South Suffolk
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Description
Developed in the South Suffolk is a fixed cross between the Suffolk and the Southdown. The breed is hornless with head, legs and feet brown to black. It is mainly used for the production of fast growing prime lambs.
Transboundary name
South Suffolk
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Color comments
multi coloured: head, legs and feet brown to black
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from New Zealand; composite of Suffolk x Southdown
Year of origin
1946
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
South Down
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
South Down
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Small, short square head, almost 'piggish' appearance, very square and long body. Wool is short and springy.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom
Year of origin
1820
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
