This is difficult to estimate but given that you are still mating 15 to 20% of the flock to outside sires (unrelated but of similar breeds) and that you are now in about the fourth generation since the original crossing, I would expect that you...Read more
Maximise Muscle. Everytime. Breeding and farming sheep which are better at converting feed to produce a higher value carcass will improve the profitability of lamb producers. MyoMAX® is a DNA test for a gene which increases a lamb’s carcass...Read more
Questions and Answers What is CARLA®? CARLA® is a molecule found on the surface of all internal parasite larvae (L3s) infecting livestock. It is very tough and able to withstand passage through the rumen. CARLA® is only present for a few days...Read more
WormSTAR™ is the result of research investment by Ovita and Meat and Wool New Zealand. The research was undertaken by AgResearch, New Zealand’s largest Crown Research Institute, in association with WormFEC™. The WormSTAR™ test has been...Read more
Posted in Rural News, March 11, 2010 Dr David Stevens, of AgResearch, said it was clear poor winter feeding affected several aspects of production before, during and after lambing, and it was essential for good lamb growth, particularly multiples...Read more
http://www.farmingsheep.co.nz As a result of the previous research it was apparent that there were wider benefits to farmers from this information than just reducing bearing incidence. Improved understanding of the relationship between winter ewe...Read more