Using genetics to lower sheep production cost

摘要

The arrival of the first importation of Texel sheep from New Zealand could bring significant changes to the way commercial sheep are bred and managed in the UK The genetics of the nucleus flock of 10 females and three rams, which arrived at the Hulmefamily's Shropshire farm just four weeks ago, have been developed for worm resistance, no foot trimming, easy lambing, grass-based management with no additional feeding, hardiness, high ram libido - as well as full performance recording.