Data Collection

We collect key data points at a number of stages through the life of our sheep. Data collection begins prior to the lambs being born with scanning records submitted to sheep genetics. the first physical data recorded from progeny begins on the day a lamb is born where sire, dam, sex, birth weight, birth type (single, twin, triplet etc), lambing ease and litter survivability is recorded, which is agin recorded at marking and weaning.

 Further recorded data includes:

• weaning weight (WWT)

• Post weaning Weight (PWWT)

• Post weaning c site fat & eye muscle (PFAT & PEMD)

• Post weaning worm egg count (PWEC)

Physical Selection

We are fastidious in ensuring our animals are structurally correct and follow the four "F's" principle:

• Feet - Ensuring the pasterns are set correctly and not too low as well as ensuring claw set is correct to ensure longevity in a production system and minimising the risk of breakdown.

• Feed - Inspecting teeth th check they are properly set and jaw alignment is correct.

• Frame - ensuring the animal stands tall, has good body length and leg extension.

• Fertility - Examining all rams testes are correct ensuring fertility. Maternally managing dry ewes as well as thise who fail to raise a lamb as well as regular inspections of udders and condition.

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