Breeding and Genetics

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• An Udder Conformation Assessment System for Dairy Sheep Farms-2025-Bee Tolman, Meadowood Farms,  Ms. Tolman explains the new udder conformation assessment system for dairy sheep and how this tool can lead to an improved breeding program.

• Light-Extension Protocols for Out-Of-Season Breeding - VIDEO - January 2022, Johanne Cameron, AGR, M.Sc, Sheep Specialist. Ms. Cameron talks about the current understanding of light- control treatments of both ewes and rams and how that can improve out of season breeding conception rates.

• Udder Conformation in Dairy Ewes - 2021 -Andrea Mongini, DVM. Owner, Ewetopia Creamery,CA 202. A in depth discussion of udder conformation including breeding  and selection decision making recommendations.   Explains why the industry needs better udder conformation tools.