Who We Are
The Wiltipoll Sheep Breeders Association (WSBA) was formed in 2012 by a passionate group of breeders enthusiastic to grow the Wiltipoll breed. WSBA has been approved as the Breed Association responsible for Wiltipoll Sheep by the Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association Limited (ASSBA). Stud Wiltipolls are registered through ASSBA who manage the Wiltipoll Stud Flock Register.
What We Do
Inclusive Community
For breeders, & for all interested in Wiltipolls. We support breeders from large commercial enterprises to small landholders equally.
Breed Standard
We develop and maintain the Wiltipoll Breed Description & Breed Standard. See full breed standard here.
Educate and inform
Through social media, newsletters, education sessions, field days and on property farm forums
Marketing & Shows
Provide a cost effective organisation for the marketing of Wiltipoll sheep & promotional items for members
About Wiltipolls
Wiltipoll sheep are a polled, medium framed, lean clean skin meat sheep developed in Australia in the early 1990s using Wiltshire Horn and polled genetics. The Wiltipoll breed has a fleece similar to other short wool meat breeds that fully sheds in spring.
The Wiltipoll breed description:
An established breed.
Complete wool shedding.
Strong maternal instincts and high lambing percentages.
Wiltipoll ewes are seasonal breeders which allows rams to run with ewes at other times.
Multiple births.
Calm, intelligent disposition and easy to muster.
Easy to retain with basic sheep fences.
Rams are virile, alert and active performers.
Hardy sheep that thrive in a wide range of Australian climates.
Excellent feet suitable for all paddock conditions.
Fully polled (no horns).
Suitable for organic style operations.
Our Association
Being part of WSBA, you join a community of Wiltipoll Breeders across Australia. We are run by members, for members.
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