 The
Australian Finn (Finnish Landrace) breed is of
northern European origin with the base
Australian flock being descendants of the
original importation into New Zealand in 1986.
The Finn was first available in Australia in
1993.
It is renowned worldwide for its
productivity as a crossbreed ewe. This increased
productivity is a result of the breeds: high
levels of fertility and fecundity, the resultant
heterosis, in addition to its leanness and
strong maternal traits.
The ability of
the Finn purebred to transmit its productive
traits to Finn cross progeny is remarkable. As
maternal sires for first cross ewes, the
Finn/Merino is a most productive dam for prime
lamb production, having a high lambing
percentage, super lean meat with efficiency of
food conversion.
Finn wool is fine,
white, soft and lustrous and highly sought for
the handcraft market. Finn/Merino cross wool
will surprise you for its length, luster and
softness while retaining its fineness of 20 –
28m.
Distinctive features are the
natural poll on a plain-bodied sheep, bare
points and short tail with a clean
breach.
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