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What is the most common breed of sheep in New Zealand?
What is the most common breed of sheep in New Zealand?
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The main breed farmed in New Zealand are Romney, an English breed. They make up about 50% of the sheep population.They are largely dual purpose wool/meat animals and their wool is predominantly strong. New Zealand is the world’s largest producer of crossbred (strong wool) contributing 25% of the world’s total.
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Jeff is right…good old Romneys… but farmers are diversifying…poll dorsets are becoming popular …but Romneys seem best suited to most New Zealand sheep farms. Romneys lambing percentages are still being improved with twins becoming the norm. Romneys produce both fine meat and wool. Mutton is a high fat meat and wool is becoming slightly less popular as clothing when lightweight warmth is now attainable with other fabrics. Merino sheep wool produces finer quality clothing and possum/ merino combinations are fashionable at the present.
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