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.
Record Keeping for the Breeding Program-2024- Terry Felda, Tin Willows Farm, Persephone Allen, Full Fleeced Farm, Sandy Killough, Forever Young Farm, Lindsey Datz, Vermont Shepherd, Marcie Davis, M&J Farms, The panel talked about their farms’ breeding programs and how they use their record keeping to make decisions on the next generation of sheep.
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.