Successfully selected for:

1. ✓Early Lambing - Ewe lambs must lamb at about one year of age.
   

2. ✓Multiple Births - In confinement systems the single lamb is not economical.
   

3. ✓Mothering Ability - The ewe must accept all lambs without pressure or encouragement and have sufficient milk.
   

4. ✓Accelerated, Out-of-season Lambing - Breeding months are September, December, and May.
   

5. ✓Rate of Gain - Rams are used as terminal sires to improve gain and to produce lean carcasses at heavier weights.