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Dorper

A breed of Sheep

A hardy South African hair-sheep breed (no wool shearing needed), fast-growing and well suited to Kenyan rangeland conditions, bred primarily for meat.

Productivity

Rapid growth rate and good carcass quality; ewes are prolific and can lamb more than once every 12 months under good management.

Recommended climate

Wide tolerance, from semi-arid rangeland to highland pasture