Originally bred in the 1940s in South Africa, Dorper sheep are a cross from Dorset horned rams and Blackhead Persian ewes, which produced two varieties of Dorpers, the black-headed “Dorper ...

The Dorper breed was developed by South African sheep farmers looking for an animal that would provide a higher quality meat that would sell in European markets and yet thrive in the country’s ...

There is a growing interest in Dorper sheep as more farmers have realised their economic value and market potential. Dorper, a white-bodied and blackhead sheep, originally from South Africa, is ...

A second ram reached $10,500, while two of the top three buyers came from South Australia. Dorper Sheep Society of Australia chair Tim Stevenson the quality of sheep offered at the sale, held ...

Woolless, hornless sheep with good confirmation. Sounds too good to be true? Apparently not, according to Joe Adams, who imported 150 Dorper embryos in 2005. Having already bred purebred Wiltshire ...

Prime Dorper success: Sheep farmers find niche in supplying foreign markets Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 5 min read ...

Housing needs Dorper sheep is classified based on characteristic attributes upto T 5, a class which is described as excellent in reproduction, weight gain and high-quality meat.

Dorper and Oxford Down sheep fetched top prices at Carlisle, with Knotlow and Langrigg flocks leading the way.

The 26-month-old Dorper ram was the supreme Dorper exhibit at the National Show at Bendigo earlier in the year. Kaya also sold two White Dorper rams for $15,000 and $10,000.

This year she earned the premier exhibitor award for the most points in the Dorper breed and also received champion Dorper ram, reserve champion Dorper ram, champion Dorper ewe, reserve champion ...

Demand for genetics renowned for depth and consistent quality will see Burrawang Dorper and White Dorper stud host its inaugural ram sale at Charleville Showgrounds on November 15.

THE 13th Annual BreedELITE DSSA Southern Region Supreme Dorper & White Dorper sale generated much interest at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show (ASWS) and online this past Sunday. Philippe is a ...