The kelso.F is a high performance, robust hill country sheep, with a strong conformation and the ability to maintain body condition and perform at a high level. Producing 28-32 micron wool that is the first step in lifting fleece value.

Selection traits

• Wool. Micron testing and selecting of even, fault free fleeces at 28-32 micron.
• Reproduction. Reliable performance that delivers year on year.
• Survival. DNA parentage, so ewes can lamb unassisted on the hills.
• Growth. Kelso’s dominant trait with industry leading performance.
• Adult Size. A moderate size ewe for efficiency and robustness.
• Meat. High yielding carcasses, using the MyoMAX gene.
• Body Condition. Sheep that maintain condition year round in challenging environments.
• Hogget Reproduction. Selecting early maturing females for hogget lambing.
• WormFEC. Testing and selecting for their resistance to parasites.