From the outside a lot of sheep software and technology looks the same, however what’s special about The BreedELITE Sheep System is that it has been purpose built to work together seamlessly as an All-In-One-System. That means you have a ‘SYSTEM for managing and implementing decisions from your sheep data’, rather than just having another […]
Last year we were talking to a sheep farmer who told us their Breeding Objective was to breed sheep with bigger ears….They were using so many visual tags that they were running out of space to put in the various coloured management tags that they used to track their sheep. At risk of having a […]
Imagine walking into a supermarket to do your weekly shopping. You go through the entry gate, grab a trolley with a wonky wheel and head for the aisles. You turn down the first aisle and there, on both sides of the aisle for the length of the store, are rows and rows of jars, bottles, […]
As we approach the end of another year we wanted to conclude with a story about the variability of measurements and why having a consistent and accurate process is so important for your sheep farm. As sheep producers understanding the variability that naturally occurs in these measurements is critical. We have used an example from […]
Sheep farming is a unique industry stuck between traditional practice and the pressure to change. Traditional practices keep farmers doing what they love; being outside, hands dirty, and working with their animals. But there comes the point where farmers need to start looking at the farm’s legacy, and hopefully, finding a next-generation (possibly a family […]
It is clear that ASBV’s (Australian Sheep Breeding Values) are starting to gain the momentum they deserve in the sheep industry. Those that have been using ASBV’s effectively for some time are truly leading the industry and the ability for ASBV’s to assist you to drive performance in your flock (and your clients flocks) is […]
There is a lot of confusion surrounding sheep DNA testing in the industry, and that is why we have decided to talk about DNA testing in this blog. Below are some tips to make the most of this tech in your flock, and also how to avoid some of the pitfalls and mistakes that many […]
Before EID tags and sheep management technology were developed, farmers depended solely on visual assessments to classify sheep. Even now, many businesses continue to use this method to evaluate their animals. While there’s still a place for visual classing, the practice is highly subjective which leaves plenty of room for error. Ram buyers and commercial […]
EID tags provide a number of benefits to sheep farmers, particularly those with a wool flock. The technology makes everything from fleece weighing to ram allocation more efficient. This not only leads to better results, but it also allows you to save both time and labour. Here are some of the ways EID tags can […]
EID tags provide massive benefits for all sheep farmers, including those with meat flocks. Whether it’s recording weights, tracking pregnancy status, or getting carcass feedback, this technology provides accurate data with a much higher level of efficiency. Here are some of the ways EID tags can be used in a meat flock, combining EID tags […]
