We established Amarula Dorper Stud, in October 2000, with the purchase of six purebred ewes from Western Australia. An extensive embryo transfer program was then embarked upon. The stud now has a base flock of 500 Type 5 and Type 4 ewes.

The top 5% of ewes are selected each year for ongoing ET programs to continually strengthen the genetic potency of the flock. Genetics from this program are made available each year at our annual on property production sale in February, Dubbo National Sale in September and by private treaty. Click here for information on our next sale.

The interest in the Dorper was sparked when visiting South Africa in 1999. Justin & Lorroi saw Dorper ewes with lambs at foot in fat condition running in a 250mm rainfall area, where they were grazing on predominately shrubs and bushes. They believed if they could survive under these conditions and do well the breed would thrive in Australia.

They were impressed by the hardiness and survivability of the Dorper as well as their low maintenance. The Dorper has the ability to utilise poor quality feed to rapidly gain weight. It can also adapt to better quality feeding systems such as improved pastures and feedlots due to its excellent feed conversion. The breed is also highly fertile with multiple births prevalent. Amarula routinely gets lambing/weaning rates in thier stud (500 ewes) and there Commercial (1000 2nd, 3rd and 4th X Ewes) of 130% to 150%. Their polyoestrus (nonseasonal) breeding ability enables the ewes to lamb three times in 2 years. They produce a large amount of milk and are very protective mothers.