The Dorper Sheep Breed
The Dorper breed was developed in South Africa in the 1930's by crossing Blackhead Persian ewes with a Dorset Horn ram. They were bred to produce a high quality carcass under extensive conditions. The Breeding program resulted in the development of the black headed and white headed Dorper. The breed was introduced into Australia in 1996 and has the potential to be developed for domestic and export meat markets.
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Hay War Memorial High School Dorper Success
The Southern Region members, Hay War Memorial High School (Amberline Dorpers & White Dorpers) have found success in the show ring this year. Teacher Amber Sargent, and her students have been awarded the Supreme Dorper Exhibit at this year's Royal Melbourne Show, with their Dorper Ewe (Donated by Dell Dorpers). The school's first appearance was at this years Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo. The students must be commended for there professionalism and good behavior at these events. Well done! It is fantastic for the breed and the DSSA to have schools as part of the membership and we again thank all the studs who have donated sheep to the Hay Memorial High School, and helped kick start their stud.
In Photo: Judge Graham Day with teacher Amber Sargent and her students
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