Poll Dorset

Newbold is the oldest Poll Dorset flock in the world and has remained one of the leading Australian flocks since it was established by WJ Dawkins. We are renowned for supplying outstanding high performance recorded rams and ewes that breed on, for stud breeders as well as high Lambplan ranked flock rams for commercially focussed prime lamb producers. Sheep are sold to all states and overseas.

Flock Details

The current Newbold Poll Dorset flock consists of 300 ewes. At mating each ewe is assessed on her pedigree, Lambplan ASBVs and physical attributes before the best ram available is selected to be used. Lambing rates of 155% allow for high levels selection of young stock. One hundred maiden ewes are retained each year. Two hundred rams are sold each year at our Annual On-Property Sale.