Sheepbreeder is the service to use if you, as a pedigree breeder are looking to:

• Use authenticated results, as well as your own judgement, to select males and females, to keep, or to sell as breeding stock.
• Have access to a means of selecting animals with a genetically good growth, eye muscle and lower fat content
• Accelerate your rate of genetic improvement through access to sire reference schemes

The key features are:-

• Across-flock (Breed Analysis and Breeding Groups/SRS only) and within-flock BLUP evaluation to produce seven EBVs and various Selection Indexes

  • These can be compared with other animals in the same flock, or animals in the same Breed Analysis or Breeding Group/SRS, helping breeders to make selection and purchase decisions
  • They allow breeders, Breeds and Breeding Groups/SRS to monitor genetic progress.

• Provision of forms and a diary in a logical sequence throughout the year to aid accurate and timely performance recording.
  
• Pre-arranged visit from a Signet technician when the lambs are 20-21 weeks old to weigh the lambs and measure muscle and fat depths using an ultrasound scanner
• Signet breed specialist providing support to the breed and members
• Farm visits available at normal consultancy rates