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Signet Breeding News - July 2023
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Over the past couple of months, we have been busy working on a range of exciting projects, from the launch of the new abattoir breeding values within the National Terminal Sire Evaluation as part of the RamCompare project. To the release of genomic breeding values. This is a major first for the UK sheep industry following research lead by Samir Id Lahoucine at SRUC; work was funded as part of the Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) lead Hill Ram Scheme and has been implemented as part of Farming Connects Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme.
In addition, Sam and I have attended various sales and events around the country which has allowed us to catch up with many of you. And there are plenty more events coming up over the summer, further details can be found below.
Laura Eyles
Senior Signet Breeding Specialist
Latest news
Genomic breeding values launched and new presentation of the hill index
Signet are proud to announce the release of the UK’s first commercially available genomic breeding values for sheep. The release of genomic breeding values is a major first for the UK industry following research lead by Samir Id Lahoucine at SRUC; work was funded as part of the Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).
New breeding values for abattoir traits revealed by AHDB’s Signet Breeding Services
AHDB is to make new breeding values for abattoir traits an integral part of the National Terminal Sire Evaluation through its Signet Breeding Services, following significant analysis of abattoir data.
“Breed for CH4nge” an industry collaboration that will help the industry to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint
AHDB are delighted to share news of our involvement in “Breed for CH4nge” an industry collaboration that will help the industry to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint. There are a number of exciting elements to the project that align closely to AHDB’s research interests, and the genetic services delivered by Signet.
Signet Database
Don’t forget Signet hosts sheep and cattle for sale pages where breeders can list any performance recorded stock for sale
Useful manuals and articles
Selecting recorded rams for Carcase traits publication
This publication highlights the recent research undertaken as part of the RamCompare project to include and evaluate abattoir data as part of the National Terminal Sire Evaluation.
Events & more
More upcoming events>
- 1st August: Right Carcase, Right Market event, Congleton*
- 1st August: Open evening with Campbell Tweed, Easycare and Wiltshire Horn, Ballygally, N. Ireland. Anyone wishing to attend can contact Campbell Tweed by email campbelltweed@aol.com
- 7th August: NSA Builth Early Ram Sale
- 16th August : NSA South West Ram Sale at Exeter
- 22nd August: Right Carcase, Right Market event, Cockermouth*
- 8th September: Kelso Ram sale
- 18th September: NSA Main Builth Sale
- 20th September : Right Carcase, Right market event , Ulverston, Cumbria*
- 21st September : Right Carcase, Right Market event, Clitheroe*
- 23rd – 26th October: NSA South East Region Sheep Health, Welfare and Production Conference (online)
- 25th October: NSA Sheep Farmers Conference at the NEC, Birmingham
*Keep an eye out for further information on the AHDB website
Past webinars / videos>
