Dorper Sheep breeding stock:

• The Institute targets to maintain a flock of 200 ewes (breeding females) or more.  This would allow for sale of at least 100 gimmers and 50 rams per year.
• There is very high demand for breeding stock by livestock farmers already rearing sheep and those wanting to embark on sheep farming.
• The current target is to retain as many females as possible for rebuilding the flock.
• 100 ha would need to be set aside, under improved pastures and hay production for the purpose.  Another 25 ha for silage maize and grain is necessary to carry a breeding stock of at least 200 females.
• Further investments in feed resources in the future can increase breeding stock.