Romney and Poll Dorset rams trusted across New Zealand
At Moutere Downs, we’ve been breeding strong Romney rams for hill country conditions since 1978. Across New Zealand, farmers trust our healthy, resilient rams to deliver results, whether you’re building your flock or producing top lambs for market.
We are certified by the best, and work with the best, to produce the best.
What you’ll find with us
• Rams bred for high fertility and robust survival
• Maternal and terminal lines to suit any system
• Naturally resistant sheep, needing fewer chemical drenches
• Decades of practical experience on challenging hill country
• A friendly team who stands by every ram sold
High Growth Rates
Top Carcass Traits
Internal Parasite Resistance
Facial Eczema Tollerant
Meet the Moutere Downs team
The Moore family and the crew at Moutere Downs bring genuine, down-to-earth experience to sheep breeding. Since 1978, our focus has stayed the same—Romney rams New Zealand-wide who thrive in hill country, with a straightforward, honest approach you can count on.
Long-running success in hill country
Since first picking up the keys to Moutere Downs, we’ve grown alongside our sheep, adapting our breeding to suit the needs of Kiwi farmers. Today, we’re proud to have rams on properties all over New Zealand, selected for resistance and reliability year after year.
Talk to us about your next rams
If you’re after genuine advice or want to see how our Worm Resistant and FE Tolerant Romneys for your maternals or Poll Dorsets as terminals can make a difference for your flock, contact our friendly team today. We’re happy to have a yarn, answer questions, and help you plan ahead.