Updates
Benefits of putting ewes to a terminal sire
August 11, 2011
For every 100 ewes put to a terminal sire, we can expect
- an extra 3 to 6 (or even more) lambs due to increased survival, and
- an extra 1 – 1.5 kg of carcase weight at the same age
The terminal sire must be from a flock that has been selected for performance as it is no good relying on hybrid vigour to make up for a failure to follow good breeding practices.
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THE LATEST THINKING FROM ABACUS BIO
Abacus Bio is the “genetic engine’ for Kelso, and leaders in genetic development for sheep in New Zealand. Abacus Bio’s Peter Fennessy works closely with Kelso, and following are some of his most recent observations. There is some really interesting stuff in here – please don’t hesitate to contact Matt Holden if there is anything you’d like to discuss further from this.