Monday 8th April saw the first ram sale of 2019 at Sedgemoor Auction Centre on behalf of The Centurion Group of Dorset Breeders. The sale offered 32 ...
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Signet’s new genetic analysis: The National Terminal Sire Evaluation
In 2019, Signet will relaunch the genetic evaluation service provided for terminal sire breeds. Signet has spent the end of 2018 introducing the new a ...
RamCompare project delivers new Breeding Values for carcase traits
For the first time in the UK, ram breeders will have breeding values that focus on traits rewarded further down the supply chain, including the primal ...
BRIDFA legacy to boost sheep breeders
Welsh pedigree Suffolk sheep breeders can now apply for a share of funding to boost the genetics of their flocks, thanks to the foresight of a group o ...
Ewe Mature Weight and Body Condition Score
Only a few maternal breeding programmes are selecting to optimise ewe efficiency by taking into account input costs over the ewe’s lifetime. Measureme ...
New ‘Gold Plus’ top 5% identifier for Seek the Standard
Gold plus means top rams and more profit this sale season. A new gold plus identifier has been introduced to help ram buyers identify top stock with t ...
CT and Carcase Trait Updates
The introduction of nine new CT traits and changes to how carcase traits are adjusted within the coming year will give terminal sire breeders enhanced ...
RamCompare – Press Release 10 Jan 2018
RamCompare project open for pedigree nominations Pedigree breeders have the opportunity to receive valuable information on their sires’ progeny by nom ...
Using Saliva IgA to select sheep genetically resistant to parasites
Using Saliva IgA to select sheep genetically resistant to parasites Gastro-intestinal roundworm infection can have a significant impact on lamb produ ...
Romney High-Index Scheme: iSAGE Project November 2017
The Romney High-Index Scheme (RHIS) members have been involved with an EU project looking at parasitic phenotypes on new and introduced sheep breeds. ...