The Australian White is an Australian breed of meat sheep. It derives from selective breeding of White Dorper, Van Rooy, Poll Dorset and Texel sheep, with the aim of creating a large white sheep suited to Australian conditions, and with a self-shedding hair coat.[1]
History
Three breeders – Baringa, Highveld and Tattykeel - collaborated to create the breed.[1]
In 2011 the Australian White sheep breed was shown at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the first time.[citation needed]
In 2019 the breed was introduced into the USA.[2]
In 2022 an Australian White ram was sold for AU$240,000, thought to be a record price for a meat sheep. [3]
References
- ^ a b "The Development of the Australian White Sheep Breed". Highveld International Sheep Breeders. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Marlee Moore (28 October 2019). "Lamb Launch: Alabama Farmer Debuts Game-Changing Sheep Breed". alfafarmers.org. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Cole, Hamish. "Tattykeel Australian white ram sells for $240k, smashing previous record". ABC News. ABC News. ABC News. Retrieved 13 April 2023.