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Welcome
to my farm in the
district of Prieska, Northern Cape, South
Africa, home of my Damara Sheep Stud.
You can click the
map to see the full-size picture, then use your Web browser's Back to return to this
page.)
I
have divided my website into 10 sections, each of which you can visit by
clicking on one of the links on the right:
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ORIGINS.
Find out more about the origins and breed characteristics of the Damara
sheep;
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SELECTION.
Find out more about the strict selection criteria which I apply
in my selection process and the reasons why it makes financial sense for
me to farm with the Damara;
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GRAZING.
Find out more about the versatile grazing habits of the Damara.
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SHOWS.
Find out what results I have achieved at national show level.
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THE
CONSUMER. Find out what scientific tests have been
carried out on the meat and skin of the Damara.
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MEAT.
The scientific report, Carcass
and meat quality characteristics of two sheep and two goat breeds produced
under extensive feeding conditions,
by P E Stydom (PhD) & P Tshabala, of the Animal Nutrition and Animal
Products Institute.
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SKIN.
The scientific report , A
comparison of leather properties of sheep skins, by Dr M A
Snyman (Grootfontein ADI, Middelburg, Eastern Cape) & Dr.
Jackson-Moss, (International School of Tanning Technology, Grahamstown)
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PRODUCTS.
Find out more about the products I offer for sale and how you can contact
me.
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GALLERY
1: A selection of pictures of the rams that I am presently
using to raise the standard of my entire Damara flock.
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GALLERY
2: A selection of pictures of outstanding ewes.
I
hope you will enjoy my Web Site and that you will find it informative.
Should you want further information or wish to exchange ideas about the
Damara, you can contact me at:
mwdatru@iafrica.com
MEMBER OF
DAMARA SHEEP BREEDERS' SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA.
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© D J DU
TOIT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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