Successfully selected for:
- Early Lambing - Ewe lambs must lamb at about one year of age.
- Multiple Births - In confinement systems the single lamb is not economical.
- Mothering Ability - The ewe must accept all lambs without pressure or encouragement and have sufficient milk.
- Accelerated, Out-of-season Lambing - Breeding months are September, December, and May.
- Rate of Gain - Rams are used as terminal sires to improve gain and to produce lean carcasses at heavier weights.