There is a sweet spot of combining traditional skills with the latest science to enable rapid genetic gain. It is important to not confuse the tools with the desired outcome. The type of sheep or cattle people want to breed is a personal decision, using breeding values will be the fastest way to achieve your vision regardless of what it is. These topics were explored by Ferg in this webinar held on the 18th of May.
August 1, 2025
When I mention triplets to most farmers, I’m met with a mildly pained look, maybe even an eye-roll. It’s understandable; they’re difficult to manage, and as we improve production as an industry, each year we come across more and more of them …
Read moreJuly 25, 2025
Something that has always been interesting to me is watching people making big decisions at ram (and bull) buying times. I’m sure there could be an entire PhD written on this topic. Everyone is different, has different needs for their own farming …
Read moreJuly 11, 2025
If you've been watching the New Zealand bull sales and trying to match the data to the price, you'll be feeling somewhat confused. Sometimes the data sells - and sells well - and then, at other times, the correlation is less obvious. This can all ...
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