Genomic breeding values now available for hill sheep
UK Hill Sheep Farmers Gain Access to Genomic Breeding Values through HCC's Hill Ram Scheme
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UK Hill Sheep Farmers Gain Access to Genomic Breeding Values through HCC's Hill Ram Scheme
Researchers are exploring the feasibility of developing genomic breeding values in the hill sheep sector by taking advantage of a large DNA database.
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
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 the performance of the ewes, and to sell rams with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs). Hybu Cig Cymru...