Performance of sheep on New Zealand hill country

摘要

The growth and composition of 5-, 10-, and 15-month-old Merino, Romney, Corriedale, Perendale, and Border Leicester #xD7; Romney wethers on steep New Zealand hill country were studied. The Merinos grew slower than the Romneys and Corriedales, and the Perendales and Border Leicester #xD7; Romneys were the fastest-growing breeds, both in terms of live weight and carcass weight. Some benefits to hill country farmers of changing to a faster-growing breed of sheep are discussed.