2023 Breeding Season is in Full Swing
The 2023 Breeding Season on Melwood Farm started on October 7. This post describes my setup and breeding decisions.
Category: Genetics
National Sheep Improvement Program – NSIP
I am the only St. Croix Hair Sheep breeder enrolled in and submitting data to the National Sheep Improvement Program – NSIP.
Protected: Two St. Croix Registries? What?
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Fertility, Prolificacy, and Fecundity: What are ewe talking about?
Shepherds often toss around three terms when discussing ewes: fertility, prolificacy, and fecundity.
Data Collection and Estimated Breeding Values for Sheep
I use data collection to improve my sheep genetics. As my lambs are born, I record their pedigree information, tag numbers, and birth weight within their first 24 hours. Then when the lambs reach an average of 60 days old, I weigh them again. I repeat this process again at 90 and 120 days. I …Read More