Over the past four years Shropshire breeders have been involved in RamCompare, the UKs national progeny test. Data from the project demonstrates the r ...
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Scoring Wool Shedding in Signet Recorded Flocks
This scoring system has been developed to try and identify sheep in wool shedding breeds that are particularly early or late in shedding their fleece. ...
Farm Event - Breeding for better carcases and the genomic opportunity
Friday, 24 May 2024, 11:00am - 3:30pm Sandlands Farm, Frisby on the Wreake, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2NS Join us to discuss how RamCompare ...
Southdown rams involved in the National Progeny Test - update February 2024
By Bridget Lloyd, RamCompare Project Manager Over the last five years Southdown breeders have played an important part in RamCompare, the UK’s nationa ...
Fast finishing Hampshire Downs now finish faster
By Bridget Lloyd, RamCompare Project Manager New AHDB research shows clear advances in the Hampshire Down breed, with selection for growth leading to ...