The olann is a high performance, robust hill country sheep, producing finer high value 20-26 micron wool. The emphasis on high value, sought after wool is the real game changer with olann.

The olann is selected on nine traits, including the Wool Quality index giving a superbly balanced meat & wool producing sheep for widespread use throughout New Zealand.

Selection traits

• Wool. Micron testing and selecting of even, fault free fleeces at 20 - 26 micron.
• Reproduction. Reliable performance that delivers year on year.
• Survival. DNA parentage, so ewes can lamb unassisted on the hills.
• Growth. Olann'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.

To discuss your options to begin using our olann genetics, please contact Matt Holden directly.
Phone 027 437 1550 or email matt@kelso.co.nz