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Question 8
The College wishes to breed Prime Lambs for sale. Prime lamb breeding in Australia is
based on crossbreeding. Describe the breeding system you would recommend the college
takes and explain why you chose this method? (Include what sheep breeds you are using in
each stage)
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Answer
I recommend using a terminal crossbreeding system with a terminal sire breed such as Texel or Suffolk crossed with a maternal breed such as Merino or Border Leicester. This system maximizes hybrid vigor and produces lambs with desirable meat qualities.