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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Sheep, Awassi, Breeding programmes, Production possibilities, Exports, Sheepmeat, Ewe milk, Wool, Western Australia, Middle East
First Page Number
99
Last Page Number
105
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Most prople have heard of the Awassi, even if they have never seen one. This unique breed of fat tail sheep, imported into Astralia in 1987, was released from quarantine for commercial development nearly 12 months ago. Its supporters believe Awassis could form the basis of a high-value export industry while replacing imports. Developments over the next few years will test its potential and should result in the Awassi playing an important role in an increasingly diversified Australian farming scene.
Recommended Citation
Sunderman, Fiona and Johns, Michael
(1994)
"Awassi fat tails : a chance for premium exports,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 35:
No.
3, Article 5.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol35/iss3/5