Awassi

This is a fat tail sheep from the Middle East, imported into WA in the mid-1980s. Its wool is carpet type approx 30um, 69% wool, 24% hair, and 7% kemp. Fleece colour varies from brown to white.

It is estimated there are 400,000 Awassi/Merino cross ewes in WA.

Australian Total: 400,000