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Sheep Farm Husbandry – NZ Breeding history, Flock recording, Group breeding

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Sheep, husbandry, breeding, breed structure, NZ flock recording, cooperation among breeders, group breeding schemes By Dr Clive Dalton Traditional breed structure When new breeds were established in their countries of origin, usually from merging other breeds, breeders formed breed societies and breed associations to share their livestock and common interests. These breeders had the best … Read more

NZ Sheep Breeding – History of Perendale Genetic Development (PGD) Breeding Group

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Perendale Genetic Development (PGD) By Dr Clive Dalton Introduction In the 1970s, the concept of Group Breeding was developed and promoted by Professor Al Rae at Massey University, and was carried on by his students who went farming and into farm advisory roles within New Zealand. Groups were started within the Romney, Coopworth and Perendale … Read more