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Genetics play a crucial role in the overall profitability of your farm operation - this is the bit that turns our wheels!
80 - 85% of your farm genetics progress will come from the rams you use - that gives you a handle on the importance of ram selection and more importantly, breeder selection!
A ram is essentially a wool wrapped parcel of genetic material.
The outside gives us some information such as confirmation, wool type and structural soundness but there are many traits such as lambing performance and disease tolerance that you can't see.
What we are really interested in is what contribution the ram can make to the production and economic performance of your flock through his progeny.
A good example may be a Porsche with a a Mini engine. It might look good from the outside but won't go very well!
We reckon a Volvo with a Ferrari engine might be in car terms what we're trying to achieve with our sheep . Sheep that are robust , tough, but go like stink when given the opportunity !
All our recorded sheep are commercially driven - no preferential treatment is given . We believe that sheep that only perform under favourable conditions are very unlikely to breed progeny that will perform and cope in commercial at times unfavourable conditions .
The ability to perform, even in less than favourable conditions is what sets our sheep apart from the rest.
While pushing all our sheep hard, we believe, it's our duty to care for and maintain the delicate balance of nature for the sake of the wellbeing of our children and of all future generations - we are the current caretakers!
The message is simple: For best results, we have to work together and don't we all perform better when appreciated? Beauty is, that showing gratitude and appreciation doesn't involve more labour, costs or effort - it's simply being aware!
We've always been looking outside the square - how to improve $$ Return - Systems - Genetics - Efficiencies .... we've pushed the boundaries at times and we still are! And in recent years, instead of pushing everything to the limit, we focused on embracing the "whole picture" and finding balance again! We stepped back, slowed down a wee bit and observed what was going on around us .... we realised that we've been too busy to feel and express gratitude towards our stock and land for a long time, the very things that provide a living for us! A very humbling experience ....
"Slowing down" and not "flying by the seams of your pants" constantly, has helped us to stay in touch with the animals, pastures and be more in tune with nature.
It's a win-win .... the animals are happy and so are we!
80 - 85% of your farm genetics progress will come from the rams you use - that gives you a handle on the importance of ram selection and more importantly, breeder selection!
A ram is essentially a wool wrapped parcel of genetic material.
The outside gives us some information such as confirmation, wool type and structural soundness but there are many traits such as lambing performance and disease tolerance that you can't see.
What we are really interested in is what contribution the ram can make to the production and economic performance of your flock through his progeny.
A good example may be a Porsche with a a Mini engine. It might look good from the outside but won't go very well!
We reckon a Volvo with a Ferrari engine might be in car terms what we're trying to achieve with our sheep . Sheep that are robust , tough, but go like stink when given the opportunity !
All our recorded sheep are commercially driven - no preferential treatment is given . We believe that sheep that only perform under favourable conditions are very unlikely to breed progeny that will perform and cope in commercial at times unfavourable conditions .
The ability to perform, even in less than favourable conditions is what sets our sheep apart from the rest.
While pushing all our sheep hard, we believe, it's our duty to care for and maintain the delicate balance of nature for the sake of the wellbeing of our children and of all future generations - we are the current caretakers!
The message is simple: For best results, we have to work together and don't we all perform better when appreciated? Beauty is, that showing gratitude and appreciation doesn't involve more labour, costs or effort - it's simply being aware!
We've always been looking outside the square - how to improve $$ Return - Systems - Genetics - Efficiencies .... we've pushed the boundaries at times and we still are! And in recent years, instead of pushing everything to the limit, we focused on embracing the "whole picture" and finding balance again! We stepped back, slowed down a wee bit and observed what was going on around us .... we realised that we've been too busy to feel and express gratitude towards our stock and land for a long time, the very things that provide a living for us! A very humbling experience ....
"Slowing down" and not "flying by the seams of your pants" constantly, has helped us to stay in touch with the animals, pastures and be more in tune with nature.
It's a win-win .... the animals are happy and so are we!
Breeding for efficiency - producing the desired result with a minimum waste and input.