The history of the Dorper sheep

This short history of the Dorper sheep traces its background and the steps taken to develop that breed in South Africa. The most important traits cons idered for the developing of the Dorper are listed and the breeding system outlined. The development of the White Dorper is also detailed and the bree d improvement programs are indicated. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Scienc e B.V. All rights reserved.