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Genomic breeding values now available for hill sheep

July 23, 2023

UK Hill Sheep Farmers Gain Access to Genomic Breeding Values through HCCs Hill Ram Scheme

United Kingdom Scotland Rural College Eu Rural Development Programme Red Meat Development Programme Signet Breeding Services Rural College

Source: thescottishfarmer.co.uk

Genomic advantage puts Wales at forefront for sheep breeding info

May 22, 2023

Researchers are exploring the feasibility of developing genomic breeding values in the hill sheep sector by taking advantage of a large DNA database.

United Kingdom Hybu Cig Cymru Hill Ram Scheme Ram Scheme Estimated Breeding Values

Source: farminguk.com

Welsh sheep breeders take part in pioneering green project

July 20, 2022

More than 20 hill sheep breeders across Wales will take part in a pioneering green project to see how their flocks are enhancing biodiversity and reducing

Ben Williams Heather Mccalman Catherine Smith Institute Of Ecology Hybu Cig Royal Welsh Show

Source: fwi.co.uk

Hill farmer joins major sheep genetic improvement project

January 13, 2021

Hill farmer joins major sheep genetic improvement project 13 January 2021 | Ben Williams aims to boost the performance of his ewes and to sell rams with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) A hill farmer from the Cardiff area is one of 24 producers who recently joined a major research project in Wales that aims to boost the performance of sheep flocks. Ben Williams, from Pentyrch, has around 800 South Wales Welsh Mountain ewes on his 550-acre family farm. The Williams main motives are to increase ...

United Kingdom Heather Mccalman Ben Williams Programme Coordinator Red Meat Development Programme Wales Welsh Mountain