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Sheepbreeder Recording Fees
It is 7 years since Signet last changed the basic recording fees paid by members and over 12 years since we changed the fee for ultrasound scanning se ...
Gortleigh - 35 years of recording
A few words from Gill Trace, owner of the Gortleigh flock of performance recorded Dorset sheep. Breed Flock Name First year of weight recordin ...
Should I only breed from rams that are born as a twin?
At a recent meeting, commercial farmers with Dorset sheep were discussing how important it was to select a ram that has been born as a twin. How to in ...
Breeding for worm resistance in sheep
Research has identified genetic differences between sheep in the strength of their acquired resistance to internal worm parasites. If these difference ...