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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

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

Story by Hugh Stringleman and Robert Peden, published 1 March 2009, updated 1 March 2015.