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Kōrero: Sheep farming

Kelso sheep

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Kelso sheep

The Kelso is one of several composite breeds developed in New Zealand. Unlike traditional breeds, which are bred for appearance as well as productivity, composites are bred for productive traits alone. The Kelso is continually being upgraded and modified to meet changing market needs.

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Otago Daily Times

Reference: 17 November 2004, p. 30

by Peter McIntosh

Permission of the Otago Daily Times must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Hugh Stringleman rāua ko Robert Peden, Sheep farming – Recently introduced breeds, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/16671/kelso-sheep (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Hugh Stringleman rāua ko Robert Peden, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009, updated 1 March 2015.