The End of Sheep Breeds? Breeding Sheep for Performance

Is this the end of traditional sheep breeds as we know them? We explore the future of sheep breeding and performance with John Keiller. John is on the pointy end of genetic selection in meat sheep breeding. Find out what is in store for industry and how the impacts will affect all breeders in this fascenating interview. Join us as we discuss the coming revolution in sheep performance breeding.
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[@ginojaco]

Good vid. We have Easy Care sheep here - Wales - and wouldn't go back to 'traditional' breeds. No shearing, no skin problems, no foot problems and no need to help with lambing. For ten years we've been breeding selectively for shorter tails, to get rid of another job. Last year we got our first ram-lamb with what has grown to be a 3" tail, very happy, hoping now he'll pass it on... 🤞

[@arffadailey8055]

@ginojaco do you have a FB or IG to follow. Interested in you short tail sheep . Aussie white breeder.

[@fireflyeloise3528]

I hate taking the tails off sheep

[@ginojaco]

@@fireflyeloise3528 we've only used elasticators, so it's not a horrible job, but it is still a job... and having one less thing to do is always helpful. 👍

[@arffadailey8055]

Do you have FB or IG .I can follow. Aussie white breeder in Au .

[@arffadailey8055]

Do you have a FB or IG that I can follow? Aussie white breeder in Au.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Good morning, Tim, great video, Thanks for having John on your program He is obviously has done the research and I wish all the best. Cheers

[@yolundadelorenzo6840]

great video Tim! Curiously, Could you tell me what the young fella in the crush was pulling out of the rear of the lamb before it was injected? many thanks

[@jbyrne8977]

Was wondering the exact same thing.

[@FarmLearningTim]

Hormone plug to synchronise for AI

[@adrianianna2868]

@@FarmLearningTim Glad it was'nt what I thought it was!! I have a dirty mind.

[@Baabaabelle]

CIDR (pronounced 'cedar')

[@vincecarige4057]

Great to hear what he is doing. I look forward to our Australian Pastoralist (who have staff) putting as much effort into their staff WHS welfare as they do to their stock welfare!

[@ronski499]

Excellent vid. I hope he does really well.

[@user-zi1ff1xi3m]

Good vidio, very interesting 👍

[@joshirock6647]

Hi Tim ...can you please make a video about sheep and goat markets, where to sell, whom to sell what will be a good time to sell to maximize profit ..Thank you

[@FarmLearningTim]

I’ve contacted someone….

[@maripakgobe6522]

That Ryobi screwer, which model is it ?

[@FarmLearningTim]

Erm… cheapest impact driver in Bunnings that will last….

[@jumboegg5845]

Don't forget lamb tail soup. Not as good as ox tail, but still has some value.