JLR Dorpers

JLR Dorpers raises Dorper sheep in Anton, TX, on the South Plains near Lubbock. It adheres to American Dorper Sheep Society guidelines, conducts annual veterinary evaluations, implements rigorous parasite management plans, and performs genetic screening on breeding stock.

Lambs are nurtured in rotational grazing pastures with sturdy shelters, mineral supplements, and daily handling to support calm dispositions. The farm operates with a focus on flock health and maternal strength, ensuring each ewe receives personalized care, clean bedding, and temperature monitoring during lambing. Led by Jaret Richardson, it combines time-honored husbandry practices with ongoing learning, including sustainable grazing experiments, to refine breeding goals.

For meat producers, JLR Dorpers stock offers consistent weight gain and favorable carcass traits. It maintains thorough performance records to track weight gain, fleece yield, and reproductive performance. Careful selection aims to balance hardiness and docility across generations.