Performance recording in small stock: Part 1

To estimate the genetic potential of your sheep or goats and select those that are genetically superior, you need to begin by recording births and pedigrees, as well as all the key performance parameters. Information collected is then stored on a central database for analysis, both to summarise measurements and to estimate genetic merit. You can then use the results to monitor your production system and achieve your breeding objectives.

To carry out recording properly requires planning