Borino
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 Border Leicester and Merino
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Border Leicester
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Border Leicester
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Large, robust hornless sheep with no wool on face or legs. Wool tends to be long and very coarse.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Year of origin
1871
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Bond Corriedale
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted to a range of environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
some resistance to fleece rot and blow-fly strike.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
large frame.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Merino-based breed. Australian breed established in 1909. Lincoln rams X stud Peppin Merino ewes. Originally known as the
Import
Commercial Corriedale
Local cryo conservation status
or Bond Corriedale. It was bred to produce a soft handling, finer wool than the Corriedale. It is now recognised as a separate breed.
Local Risk
1909
International Transboundary Risk detailed
No Information
Booroola Leicester
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Special characteristic of product
Prime lambs are produced by this breed.
Other special qualities
This breed holds two copies of the Booroola gene.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Weight males
92.00
Weight females
65.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Border Leicester (7/8 ) and 1/8 Merino (1/8), carries 2 copies of the Booroola gene
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
BLM
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
Awassi
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Transboundary name
Awassi
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: brown to white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Other specific visible traits
Fat-tailed sheep.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Arabian Peninsular
Year of origin
0
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Australian Merino
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Australian Merino
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1923
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
improved by Saxony Merino, Rambouillet, American Rambouillet and Merino
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Wessex Saddleback
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Wessex Saddleback
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Welsh
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Welsh
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Tamworth
Country
Specie
ISO3
AUS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Tamworth
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Vulnerable
