Dorper - Wikipedia
The Dorper is a South African breed of domestic sheep developed by crossing Dorset Horn and the Blackhead Persian sheep. The breed was created through the efforts of the South African Department of Agriculture to breed a meat sheep suitable to the more arid regions of the country.
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The Dorper is a South African breed developed in the 1930s from the Dorset Horn and the Black headed Persian. It is a fertile breed, without horns, medium length of body, and a short, light hair and wool coat (a shedding breed).
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Origin and distribution: The Dorper, locally called Dorsian, is a composite breed of South Africa developed at Grootfontein in 1940-50 by the Department of Agriculture and some farmers to produce maximum number of lambs with good mutton qualities, which could be marketed off arid and extensive grazing conditions. It was developed through the ...
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2011年1月9日 · Dorper sheep originated in South Africa and were the result of crossing Dorset Horn with Blackheaded Persian sheep. Two varieties of Dorper Sheep were created: the black headed Dorper and an all white variety, the White Dorper sheep.
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One of the most fertile of sheep breeds that is hornless with good body length and a short light covering of hair and wool. The breed has the characteristic black head (Dorper) as well as white heads (White Dorper).
Dorper Sheep Breed Information, History & Facts
The Dorper is a breed of sheep that originated in the south of Africa in the 1940’s. It is the product of cross-breeding between the Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian breeds. Dorper sheep have a distinctive appearance: black heads and white bodies. The breed has a thick, well muscled carcass and extended period of fertility.
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Although the Dorper breed was declared indigenous to South Africa, it has found its way all over the world in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Middle East, China, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, South America, Mexico, United States, various African countries, Israel and Namibia, where farmers now ...
Breed Characteristics - DorperSA
Dorpers utilize shrubs and bushes to a greater extent, but take in less grass than Merino-types. They walk less to select food or find a suitable spot to graze. The result is a shorter grazing time, fewer separate grazing periods, less trampling.
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2000年5月1日 · The development of the Dorper, a robust sheep breed, yet which is quite appealing to the eye, has been described as a true South African success (Roux, 1980). On 11 December 1987, the Dorper was proclaimed as a mutton sheep breed in South Africa (R2732 in the Government Gazette No. 11063, as cited by Nel, 1993).
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The Dorper is characterized by outstanding lamb production, adaptability, hardiness, pasture utilization, and good mothering qualities. Skin from the Dorper is highly sought after for its unique quality and is used in the manufacture of fine leather goods.