Putkisalon Kartano

Qualified Dorset sheep breeding farm in 2024

Our vision
To maintain and develop the Dorset sheep breed, primarily for serving as breeding ewes in crossbreeding of meat production flocks.
We make use of the Dorset sheep’s efficient fodder use by keeping the sheep on pasture throughout the grazing season.

Qualified breeding farm since 2010

Production method: standard

Number of ram breeding lines: 7

Total number of animals in 2022
Rams 18
Ewes 90
First time lambers 30

Adult weight for ewes: 70 to 80 kg

Adult weight for rams: 100 to 110 kg

ORF+

Lambing periods in 2022
Finndorset in January
Dorset in April
– For these, evaluated lambs for sale from
mid-August onward
Finnsheep in January 2023

Contact information
Susanna Nuutinen
+358 50 340 5130
susanna.nuutinen@putkisalo.fi
Putkisalontie 172
58900 Rantasalmi
www.putkisalo.fi/wp_2020/