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 >>
Australian White Suffolk Association
Better by Design
“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 >>
While ram selection alone can yield significant improvement, selection of ewes will also accelerate progress. If you breed your own replacements, ... Find out more >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
“With lambs now on the ground in many sheep breeding areas, now is the time to quickly and accurately identify those with superior genetics through ... Find out more >>
Improving lamb and sheepmeat eating quality is fast becoming a top priority for the sheep industry. And new research shows stud breeders need to focus ... Find out more >>
Most producers want their lambs to have a high growth rate, but focusing on just one profit driver can be counter-productive. NSW Department of ... Find out more >>