THE OXFORD PROMISE: 10 reasons to choose an Oxford ram
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1. HIGH GROWTH RATE
Oxford cross lambs have outstanding liveweight gain potential with a capacity for maturity up to three weeks earlier than lambs by other rams
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2.LARGE LEAN LAMBS
Oxford cross lambs will grow to heavy weights without excess fat
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3.EASY FLESHING
Oxford cross lambs will finish easily off grass or low-cost fodder as lambs or hoggs and will hold condition well during adverse weather
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4.HARDY LAMBS
Good wool cover at birth and high birthweights give lambs a high degree of tolerance to cold and wet conditions
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5.LAMB VIGOUR
Oxford cross lambs are strong and active at birth
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6.EASY LAMBING
Oxford cross lambs will lamb easily from most ewe breeds and crosses. Oxfords do not have excessive bone
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7.CARCASE QUALITY
Large lean carcases with great width of loin and depth of lean meat. Flavour and eating quality are excellent
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8.WILL TO LIVE
Oxford rams are vigorous, active, and good stock-getters and are noted for their longevity
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9.VERSATILITY
Oxford crosses can be finished quickly for the early trade or kept on to heavier weights for later marketing, giving great versatility to the
commercial producer
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10.LEVEL LAMB CROP
Oxford rams are highly prepotent and will stamp their type on progeny, producing a level crop of lambs from all breeds and crosses of ewe