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Sire shopping - when, how and what to buy in a new ram

Sire shopping - when, how and what to buy in a new ram

FromThe Sheep Show podcast


Sire shopping - when, how and what to buy in a new ram

FromThe Sheep Show podcast

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There is nothing quite like shopping for sheep and shopping for rams is always good fun, filled with optimism and opportunity so in this episode we explore:What do you need in a new ram?What are your breeding objectives?When do you need a new ram?What genetic elements does your ram bring to your flock?Who do you join your ram with?What ram health aspects do you need to be aware of?How to get your ram ready for joining?What to do when you get your ram home?Links:https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/livestock/sheep/breeding-genetics/genetics/breeding-objectivehttps://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/livestock/sheep/breeding-genetics/genetics/breeding-valueshttp://www.sheepgenetics.org.au/Getting-started/ASBVs-and-Indexes
Released:
Sep 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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All things ovine, sheep farming and learning more about sheep and shepherding. Learn about breeding animals and being a sheep farmer.