Genetics
Pick the best parents for profit
When selecting bulls, the best way to achieve genetic improvement in offspring is selection based on EBVs or an index, Dorian Garrick writes.
Chasing Mr Goldenballs’ mutations
In pursuit of Wiltshire lambs who might have inherited the Myomax lean muscle mass gene, farmer and geneticist Nicola Dennis tells how the family went about the testing process.
What is wool’s future in NZ?
Dorian Garrick scopes the range of options for wool off the typical New Zealand sheep farm.
Breeding for worm resistance
The answer to the problem of drench resistance is simple. Increase the strength of the animals’ immune system to a point where they can cope, Gordon Levet writes.
Breeding low-methane sheep
James Hoban reports on development of sheep with lower methane emissions.
Heifer calves: Keep or sell?
Selecting the right heifer replacements is critical to the future of your beef herd and farm profitability, says beef genetics expert, Amy Hoogenboom. The Zoetis Genetics area manager for beef says ensuring you are utilising all information and tools available helps to stack the deck in your favour. Find out more here.
Making genetics sexy
Farmers often forget that wherever their ram breeder goes, they will go too. Dayanne Almeida writes.
Future farm a testing ground
B+LNZ's Future Farm Lanercost will be used as a testing ground for tools, technologies and management systems to help sheep and beef farmers future-proof their business.
