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Sheep Genetics, Reproduction and Lambing

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: Not Available
Last Reviewed: 15 October 2009

Click on the links below for information on

Genetics

These links provide information on performance records, Estimated Progenty Differences and sheep breeding terminology.

Sheep Flock Improvement Program

These links provide information about the Ontario Sheep Flock Improvement Program and performance results from 2007 and 2008.

Top Animal Report

These reports rank Ontario tested animals on their genetic potential.

National Ram Report

These reports rank animals on their genetic potential from across Canada.

  • Explanation for the Top/Elite Ram Reports
    English explanation of national reports and list of English headings for the national reports

  • Top/Elite Ram Reports (external link)
    National Ram report lists for : Border Leicester, Canadian Arcott, Dorset, Hampshire, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Polypay, Rideau Arcott, Romanov, and Suffolk breeds - housed on the CEPOQ website.

Other Performance Programs (External Links)

Links to other genetic evaluation programs

Lambing

Factsheets providing information on lambing

Reproduction / Breeding

Factsheets providing information on breeding and reproduction

Sheep Breeds (External Links)

These external links include information on breeds of sheep.

  • Breed Information
    Canadian Sheep Breeders Association description of breeds.
  • Sheep Breeds
    Brief descriptions of many sheep breeds worldwide, as well as the area where they are located.
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