ANIMAL HUSBANDRY COUPLED WITH AGRICULTURAL EXPERTISE & ADVICE
1. General Animal Husbandry
2. Land Utilization,
3. Feeding,
4. Breeding etc [Sheep Embryo’s]
Being one of the oldest studs in SA (started in 1981) the years of selection on genetic value together with performance testing has resulted in animals with functional efficiency and the desired breed characteristics. As can be seen from shows and demand throughout SA and by embryo exports to other countries.
GROWTH RATE
Lambs are weighed at 60, 100, and 180 days. The following masses have been achieved:
60 days – 34kg /100 days – 48kg/150 days – 60kg/180 days – 70kg
CARCASS QUALITY
The breed has an exceptional slaughter out percentage, where even with cross breeds it is consistently above 50%.
A 59% has officially been recorded.
The even distribution of fat, marbling and eye muscle depth also ensures top quality meat.
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