Author:
Mark Ferguson
Unlocking the Perfect Sheep/New Zealand Merino, New Zealand

Date of Publication:
unknown

Publication:
Unlocking the Perfect Sheep/New Zealand Merino

Excerpt:
Ram buying is an important part of a sheep business. Often it is only done on one day per year, so it may seem difficult to justify investing too much time in picking your rams.

However, the impact of your ram buying decision can have a large and lasting impact on the profitability and sustainability of your sheep enterprise.

This guide is aimed at helping you to understand the complexities of breeding profitable yet functional sheep that are right for your business. It focuses on how to make genetic gain in your sheep flock by selecting rams with the right estimated breeding values (EBVs).

Read the rest of the article: http://www.perfectsheep.co.nz/s/EBVs-A-Guide-for-Ram-Buyers-Aug-17.pdf