Gromark sheep mainly raised for meat and wool. The sheep were developed for good growth with minimal fat by Arthur C.Godlee at “Marengo” in 1965. The place of origin was Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.
Gromark breed information
A large-sized sheep with the plain bodied dual-purpose breed.
The mature Gromark ram weighs 100 kg (220 lb) and ewe weighs 70 kg (150 lb).
The live weight of lamb at finishing is around 30 to 40 kg at the age of 6 months.
Ewes produce large lean lambs, but rams are used as terminal sires for fat lamb production.
The long white wool weighs 4 to 7kg with a fiber diameter of 30 microns and a staple length of 130 mm.
Both sexes are polled.
Things to know
The Gromark genetics is fixed to 69 percent of Corriedale and 50 percent of Border Leicester.
Gromark sheep are resistant to flystrike and dystocia.
The Gromark breed is mostly found in the high rainfall areas of south-east Australia, in New South Wales and Victoria.
The Rare Breeds Trust of Australia has classified the breed as “recommended for investigation”
In 1979 the Australian Gromark Breed Society was formed
Brief characteristics of Gromark sheep
| Breed Name | Gromark sheep | |
| Other Name | ||
| Country/Place of Origin | Australia | |
| Breed Purpose | wool and meat | |
| Breed Size | medium | |
| Weight Ram(Male) | 100 kg (220 lb) | |
| Ewe(Female) | 70 kg (150 lb) | |
| Kidding | single or twins or triplets | |
| Good for Stall Fed | open grazing | |
| Climate Tolerance | local conditions |
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