Border Leicester sheep: they fare well even under primitive conditions. (The sheep shed). From: Countryside & Small Stock Journal | Date: May 1, 2002| Author: Cree, Lisa | COPYRIGHT 2002 Countryside Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Border Leicester breed has what it takes for commercial operations, meat sales or handspinners.

Breed development

The Border Leicester's ability to transmit it's characteristics, has made it an invaluable asset both in the development of other breeds and commercial production. Highly adaptable, the Border Leicester remains a top breed in Australia and the United Kingdom. In Australia the Border Leicester is the number one commercial lamb sire. Sheep men i...

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