The Cormo is an Australian breed of sheep developed in Tasmania by crossing Corriedale rams with superfine Saxon Merino ewes in the early 1960s. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass Corriedale sheep are a dual purpose breed, meaning they are used both in the production of Wool and meat. The Merino is the most economically influential breed of sheep in the world prized for its Wool. The name Cormo is derived from the names of two of the parent breeds, Corriedale and Merino. The breed was fixed through intense selection criteria, assessed by objective measurement. Cormo sheep have a polled, open face, are possessed of a fast growing, medium frame carrying a fleece of about 18 to 23 microns in diameter. High fertility is an attribute, too.
The breed is mostly found in the south eastern states of Australia.
Cormos have also been exported to Argentina, China, the US, Italy and Belgium. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those
References
- Stephens, M (et al), Handbook of Australian Livestock, Australian Meat & Livestock Export Corporation, 2000 (4th ed), ISBN 1 74036 2160
"The Land Stock Types"
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