Genetics

Worcestershire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

16 July 2026

Worcestershire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

Discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

Devon: Flock foundations – Early decisions, lasting gains

25 June 2026

Devon: Flock foundations – Early decisions, lasting gains

Discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

North Yorkshire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

16 June 2026

North Yorkshire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

Discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

Surrey: Beef genetics and safe cattle handling

27 May 2026

Surrey: Beef genetics and safe cattle handling

Learn about the importance of beef genetics and EBVs, as well as practical and safe cattle handling.

RamCompare seeks sires as project enters exciting new phase

25 March 2026

RamCompare seeks sires as project enters exciting new phase

Commercial progeny test RamCompare is looking for rams for the 2026 mating season.

Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

24 March 2026

Spring calving herds to have genetic index update

Producers running grazing based, spring calving systems will soon benefit from a refreshed Spring Calving Index (£SCI).

Breeding for sustainability for the commercial flock

22 May 2026

Breeding for sustainability for the commercial flock

Farm walk looking at the impact of performance recording and breeding values

Breed for CH4nge – industry event to share our findings

27 May 2026

Breed for CH4nge – industry event to share our findings

Celebrate innovation, collaboration and the future of sustainable sheep farming at the closing event of the three-year Breed for CH4nge project.

Commercial farm hosts wanted to gather lamb data for RamCompare

12 March 2026

Commercial farm hosts wanted to gather lamb data for RamCompare

RamCompare, the UK’s national progeny test, is looking for new commercial farm partners to collect performance data on their lamb crop, tracking lambs from birth through to slaughter.

UK dairy genomic evaluations pass one million milestone as crossbred genomics move into delivery

23 February 2026

UK dairy genomic evaluations pass one million milestone as crossbred genomics move into delivery

UK genomic evaluations have reached a major milestone, with more than one million genotypes now included in our national evaluation programme.

Sheep Breeders Round Table 2026

20 November 2026

Sheep Breeders Round Table 2026

Breeding solutions for a changing world.

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

6 February 2026

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on event will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal

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