Íæż½ã½ã

The role of genetics when selecting for profitability and growth from forage

Assessing a ram’s genetic merit is key when looking to maximise profitability within the flock and accelerate growth from forage

clock • 4 min read
 As more farmers are looking to maximise lamb growth from forage, EBV's are becoming an increasingly helpful tool in selecting the right ram to help realise improved performance.  
Image:

 As more farmers are looking to maximise lamb growth from forage, EBV's are becoming an increasingly helpful tool in selecting the right ram to help realise improved performance.  

Assessing an animal's genetic potential simply by looking at it is not easy, says Sam Boon, breeding services manager at Signet Breeding Services, part of AHDB. And with growth and carcase traits greatly...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Íæż½ã½ã? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

Cur Dog for sale.

£±Ê°¿´¡

South Devon Bulls

£±Ê°¿´¡

AA ABBERTON ANGUS bulls & heifers

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Livestock

Sheep special: Be aware of Haemonchus contortus
Livestock

Sheep special: Be aware of Haemonchus contortus

Íæż½ã½ã and the wider sheep industry are being warned to stay alert as Haemonchus contortus, commonly known as Barber’s Pole worm, increases across the UK

Angela Calvert
clock 21 June 2025 • 3 min read
Sheep special: Sheep project helps focus on lameness
Livestock

Sheep special: Sheep project helps focus on lameness

A collaborative project has focused the minds of a Devon farming couple and highlighted the importance of adhering to the Five Point Plan for controlling sheep lameness

Angela Calvert
clock 20 June 2025 • 5 min read
Sheep special: German sheep farmer constantly under high alert for flood warnings
Livestock

Sheep special: German sheep farmer constantly under high alert for flood warnings

Urgent flood warnings have long been a part of everyday life for farmer and coastal engineer Nommen Kruse as well as his father before him

Angela Calvert
clock 20 June 2025 • 4 min read