Poll Dorset sheep

Poll Dorset sheep

　　　The Poll Dorset sheep originates from Australia. It has all-white wool. The head is short and wide, the neck is thick and short, the chest is broad and deep, the back and loin are straight, the hindquarters are well-fleshed, the limbs are thick and short, and the overall body is cylindrical in shape with a sturdy constitution. The Poll Dorset sheep grow and develop rapidly, mature early, and can breed and lamb throughout the year, with a lambing rate of 130%—180%. Adult rams weigh between 110–125 kilograms, while adult ewes weigh 70–90 kilograms, with a lambing rate of 137%–175%. The carcass quality and meat production performance are excellent; a 4-month-old lamb can yield a 20–24 kg carcass with a dressing percentage of over 50%.