One of the exciting new tools we are using more and more in the stud is DNA and Genomics testing. We have been Genomics testing sires since 2013 and increased those numbers with top sale rams and elite ewes being tested in the last couple of years. This year we have made a large investment in lifting our numbers by testing 230 of our twin bearing young ewes and all of our ewe lambs that were scanned in lamb. We will test all their progeny to provide us with 100% accurate parentage, Horn/Poll status and DNA markers for 20 different traits. This equates to an investment of over $30,000 in DNA testing this year alone. This exciting tool not only allows us to better manage and mother up our twin bearing ewes, it will help to increase the accuracy of ASBVs and help us and our clients make more informed breeding decisions. Pictured here is the Tissue Sampling Unit (TSU) that we use to take a sample from the ear of each animal
