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Improved seasonal conditions underpin flock rebuild
22 February
The national sheep flock is set to enter a significant rebuilding phase in 2021 on the back of improved seasonal conditions in key sheep production regions of eastern Australia, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2021 Sheep Industry Projections released this month.
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Poll Dorsets are the breed of choice for a growing number of farmers across Australia, Here our members tell us why.
Buyers I know – whether chasing trade or export lambs – all prefer the Poll Dorset first-cross, which I think comes down to the lamb’s shape, fat content, yield and clean, white skin
Wagga Wagga, NSW

Formed in 1954, we are the largest representative association of Poll Dorset breeders in Australia.As a member you can:
- Breed, register and sell pedigreed Poll Dorsets
- Benefits derived from APDA’s marketing, promotion and communications activities targeted to further grow and develop the Poll Dorset breed
- Ability to certify animal health (eg, Brucellosis Accreditation)
- Exhibit sheep at various agricultural shows and events
- Sell rams at multi-vendor events eg. Australasian Championships
- PLUS MORE
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