Aspiring Peasants
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The other side of it is that those extreme tups from these flocks when used on mules or other maternal ewes will lamb quite easily and produce a higher value lamb. This means the rams are worth more. It's the pures that need the C sections. I'm not condoning C sections in pures and I don't think it's right to farm like that but I think this is a reason why it continues. It will be the same for a lot of beef cattle.
Buying those extreme heifers like they have at Kirkby for breeding can't pay in a normal commercial situation. I think a lot of the buyers are following a dream of producing show winners which will be very valuable. It can also be a bit of an ego trip
Buying those extreme heifers like they have at Kirkby for breeding can't pay in a normal commercial situation. I think a lot of the buyers are following a dream of producing show winners which will be very valuable. It can also be a bit of an ego trip