Corriedale breeders move to entrench LAMBPLAN gains

Summary

The number of Corriedales recorded on LAMBPLAN in May 1996 was 11,884. This had risen to 31,678 animals at the close of the project. Breeders were also working towards having higher Corriedale weaning percentages than competitor breeds.

"As times goes by the LAMBPLAN figures will lead us to the genetics within the breed that will accelerate the gains that will achieve this goal," Mr Munro said. He said the numbers recorded on LAMBPLAN would also identify the genetics to enable the establishment of a young sire reference scheme, which would further accelerate gains within the Corriedale. The notes from the project's workshops - distributed to all stud breeders - are a good reference document that will stimulate renewed interest in performance recording.

This Producer Research Support project has seen the Future Directions Committee and the Corriedale Association organise competitions and field days to stimulate interest in performance recording for both stud and commercial breeders.