Английская Википедия:Australian White sheep
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The Australian White is an Australian breed of meat sheep. It derives from selective breeding of White Dorper, Van Rooy, Poll Dorset and Texel sheep, with the aim of creating a large white sheep suited to Australian conditions, and with a self-shedding hair coat.[1]
History
Three breeders – Baringa, Highveld and Tattykeel - collaborated to create the breed.Шаблон:R
In 2011 the Australian White sheep breed was shown at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the first time.Шаблон:Citation needed
In 2019 the breed was introduced into the USA.[2]
In 2022 an Australian White ram was sold for AU$240,000, thought to be a record price for a meat sheep. [3]
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