By Bridget Lloyd, RamCompare Project Manager Over the last five years Southdown breeders have played an important part in RamCompare, the UK’s nationa ...
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New Signet publications for terminal sires
Signet has recently updated the range of publications for terminal sire breeders. Click on the booklets below to read an electronic copy. ...
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 ...
A Genomic outlook for sheep genetic evaluations
What is a Genomic Evaluation? Genomic information enables predictions of genetic merit to be made using measures of an animal’s DNA, rather than being ...
Adjusting the scale of the Hill Sheep Index
In 2022 we launched the Hill Sheep Breeding Index to help the buyers of hill rams to identify the most profitable sires for their flock. The index is ...