Nudie Breed Emerges As Cost Bases Change
By Alastair Dowie. Originally Published in Agtrader Shedding sheep make producers question the contribution of crossbred wool returns and...
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HALDANE
GENETICS
Leading the way
in Sheep Production
The future of sheep breeding is here. Haldane Genetics have been leading the way at the forefront of Australian sheep breeding and fertility for over 20 years. Through our state of the art facilities on over 5500 acres of prime South Australian grazing pastures, our programs incorporate genomics development, embryo sales and export, semen sales and live sheep exports across Australia and throughout the world.
Our Gene Program
Ewe Base
The ewe base consists of genetics from all shedding sheep imports brought into Australia in the 1990-2000’s.
Performance
Strict guidance and protocols ensure there is no compromise on performance, enabling best outcomes.
Transparency
Complete transparency of data with management practices
ensures consistent results.
Management
Managing the flock to our objectives, lets the environment select for longevity and productivity in the system.
FACTS &
FIGURES
Why Haldane Genetics?
* Figures based on the identified genes in the current nucleus herd.
FERTMAX ® FERTILITY:
50 - 80% more lambs born over and above non-carrier relatives.
VALUE:
10% more yield for loin muscle area above non-carrier peers.
YIELD:
15% more lean meat yield above non-carrier peers.
FAT:
Positive for fat whilst increasing lean meat yield above non-carrier peers.
SURVIVAL:
Introduction of a survival gene for accessible metabolised energy in newborn lambs.
Timeline to Success
2021
Bond Gene
Haldane Genetics locate the ‘BOND’ gene that predicts mothering ability and lifetime weaning success.
2018
All-Star Status
First FERTMAX® EWE reaches 6 years and attains
ALL-STAR® status, weaning 20 lambs in her lifetime.
2012
FERTMAX ® Gene
FERTMAX gene discovery 50% more lambs weaned.
2007
Nudies Added
NUDIE ewes added to high rainfall flock followed by nucleus genomic testing in 2010.
2001
1st Cleanskins
First cleanskin sheep genetics imported from South Africa to start Haldane flock.
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