Ewe

Crossbreeding


 

Breed complementarity:

  • Crossbred ewes that are aseasonal and prolific
  • Large mature-size terminal sires for market lambs

Crossbreeding systems

  • Two-breed terminal crossbreeding system

  • Two-breed terminal crossbreeding system with purebred ewe production

  • Three-bred terminal crossbreeding system

  • Two-breed rotational system

  • Three-breed rotational system

  • Three-breed rotational-terminal system

 


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