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The '''Drysdale''' breed of [[domestic sheep|sheep]] originated in New Zealand and is raised primarily for [[wool]].<ref name="OKState">{{cite web |
The '''Drysdale''' breed of [[domestic sheep|sheep]] originated in New Zealand and is raised primarily for [[wool]].<ref name="OKState">{{cite web |
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| ⚫ | }}</ref> Dr. Francis Dry in 1931 noticed a genetic freak, a [[Romney (sheep)|Romney]] ram with a high percentage of very coarse wool. Crossing two Romneys and [[Cheviot sheep|Cheviot]]s resulted in a sheep with a lot of coarse, Wool|fleece]] is about {{convert|6|kg|lb|abbr=on}} with a 40 [[Wool measurement|microns]]<ref name="AWEX w">Preparation of Australian Wool Clips, Code of Practice 2010-2012, Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX), 2010</ref> fibre diameter<ref name="AWEX s">''Sheep breed compendium'', Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX), 2010</ref> and a staple of {{convert|200|to|300|mm|in|abbr=on}}. The coarse wool gene causes both male and female Drysdales to be horned. The male's horn resembles a Wiltshire ram's horn whereas the ewes horns are very small- usually only {{convert|8|to|9|cm|in|abbr=on}} in length. weight 60-70 kgs live weight |
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The largest flock of Drysdale sheep outside of indigenous New Zealand is that of Nathan Drysdale, a famous UK farmer based in [[Peterborough]]. |
The largest flock of Drysdale sheep outside of indigenous New Zealand is that of Nathan Drysdale, a famous UK farmer based in [[Peterborough]]. |
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Revision as of 08:40, 14 September 2017
The Drysdale breed of sheep originated in New Zealand and is raised primarily for wool.[1] Dr. Francis Dry in 1931 noticed a genetic freak, a Romney ram with a high percentage of very coarse wool. Crossing two Romneys and Cheviots resulted in a sheep with a lot of coarse, Wool|fleece]] is about 6 kg (13 lb) with a 40 microns[2] fibre diameter[3] and a staple of 200 to 300 mm (7.9 to 11.8 in). The coarse wool gene causes both male and female Drysdales to be horned. The male's horn resembles a Wiltshire ram's horn whereas the ewes horns are very small- usually only 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in) in length. weight 60-70 kgs live weight
The largest flock of Drysdale sheep outside of indigenous New Zealand is that of Nathan Drysdale, a famous UK farmer based in Peterborough.
References
- ^ "Drysdale". Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 1997-10-12. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Preparation of Australian Wool Clips, Code of Practice 2010-2012, Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX), 2010
- ^ Sheep breed compendium, Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX), 2010
- Stephens, M (et al.), Handbook of Australian Livestock, Australian Meat & Livestock Export Corporation, 2000 (4th ed), ISBN 1-74036-216-0
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