Superwhites
Article by Steve & Deb Milne, AWSA Young Sire & Genetic Improvement Group Working together, with a common breeding objective, a desire to ... Find out more >>
Genetics
Superwhites – Who are they & what are they up to?
Article by Steve & Deb Milne, AWSA Superwhites is a group of White Suffolk breeders who are focused on producing high performance White Suffolk ... Find out more >>
Commercial Success with White Suffolk Sires
Courtesy of MLA Philip and Maz Gough have been producing lambs at ‘Hotspur’, in south-west Victoria, since 1995. The Goughs run about 5,400 ... Find out more >>
What Should Your Ewes Look Like in 2027?
“A low, squat, ‘wide brick’ of an animal will be the efficient breeding ewe of 2027”. That's according to New Zealand-based sheep scientist Dr Mark ... Find out more >>
Ewe Selection for Commercial Producers
While ram selection alone can yield significant improvement, selection of ewes will also accelerate progress. If you breed your own replacements, ... Find out more >>
Adult Sheep – Too Big and Too Heavy?
Concerns have been raised that as we have increased the growth rates and size in our young sheep, our adult sheep are now too big and too heavy to ... Find out more >>
White Suffolk Conference to Showcase Maternal Genetics and Skin Market Trends
The latest in maternal genetic trials and genomic testing will be outlined to stud and commercial producers at the annual Australian White Suffolk ... Find out more >>
Tasty Tender Lamb
Eating quality (EQ) of lamb is becoming increasingly important to consumers, and there is evidence to show that they are prepared to pay significantly ... Find out more >>
Commercial Flock Profiler
An exciting new development for commercial producers will enable them to evaluate the genetic merit of their own sheep flock. By DNA testing 20 ... Find out more >>
Improving Lean Meat Yield
The Australian sheep meat industry is at a critical juncture as producers and processors grapple with the genetics, economics and technology required ... Find out more >>