HALDANE Genetics
GENE PROGRAM
EWE Production Objectives
FERTMAX® mateable any time of the year
FERTMAX® Ewes producing lambs every 7 – 8 months
FERTMAX® Ewes: 2 lambs per lambing
FERTMAX® Lambs > 3.5 kg at birth for multiples
FERTMAX® between 60 & 70 kg mature weight
LAMB Production Objectives
50-day Weight
wether > 22 kg, ewe lambs > 17 kg
100-day Weight
wether > 40 kg, ewe lambs >34 kg
High and Valuable Lean Meat Yield
VALUEMAX® and YIELDMAX® GENES
Gene Objectives
Gene objectives within our maternal flock includes the use of functional genes to fix production and fertility traits.
FERTMAX® is the product of our functional genes by gene assay, discovered using large data set of phenotype/production outcomes per animal unit.
Our Gene Program
Ewe Base
The ewe base consists of genetics from all Dorper 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 that ensure consistent results.
Management
Manage the flock objectives, letting the environment dictate longevity and productivity in the system.
Search for Genes
Our Haldane Genetics FERTMAX® carrier ewes allow herds to recover faster and more effectively from drought and destocking events
Identified Genes
FERTILITY
50% more lambs born, above non-carrier relatives.
VALUE
10% more yield for the 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.
Identified Genes
SURVIVAL - Introduction of a survival gene for accessible metabolised energy in newborn lambs.
SEASONALITY - Identified two proprietary major genes, that act on resumption of postpartum breeding activity in ovine and the production of active sex hormones in changing photoperiods.
IMMUNE PLUS - Genes for foot rot resistance and worm burden that are expressed through the immune response of challenged sheep.