Poll Dorset

Its main distinguishing features are its hornless appearance, long, lean square body set on short legs, pink skin and 'spongy' short-stapled wool.

In 1941, Lyall Stuart from Valmore in Whitemore, Tasmania and in1943, Rex Wilson from Kismet in Howlong, NSW both used Ryelands to introduce the poll gene.

[2] In 1954 these three men and Jack Reddin form Newbold, founded the Australian Poll Dorset Association.

[3] Poll Dorset rams are the most commonly used sire for the production of prime lambs in Australia.

The characteristics of the breed such as rapid growth rate, superior fleshing and muscular development make them ideally suited for the meat trade.