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RamCompare progeny project seeks new commercial sheep flocks

The UK’s progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is looking for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country

Katie Jones
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RamCompare progeny project seeks new commercial sheep flocks

RamCompare, jointly funded by Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and AHDB, provides data from commercial farms and abattoir records for genetic evaluations, delivered by Signet Breeding Services. HCC's Dr Heather...

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