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<blockquote data-quote="easyram1" data-source="post: 7657742" data-attributes="member: 731"><p>We are in the middle of importing new rams from New Zealand. 8 rams from 4 breeders. 7 of the rams from 3 of the Breeders have been through Methane Chambers and been measured for CO2 and Methane emissions and have EBVs for these traits. The traits appear to be pretty heritable and a 25% difference in emissions between the best and worst appears to be the norm. Lots of farmer anecdotal evidence about desirable phenotypes. Unfortunately no evidence yet of any correlation between Methane emissions and ear length, hair colour of nose, wool shedding ability or style etc. </p><p>On a more serious note Kiwi ram breeders are all saying there is generally a strong correlation between sheep with high growth rates and low methane. This means a double win. Quicker growth = less time hanging around producing more greenhouse gases. Why don't we hear more about the value of improved genetics from our industry leaders?? .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="easyram1, post: 7657742, member: 731"] We are in the middle of importing new rams from New Zealand. 8 rams from 4 breeders. 7 of the rams from 3 of the Breeders have been through Methane Chambers and been measured for CO2 and Methane emissions and have EBVs for these traits. The traits appear to be pretty heritable and a 25% difference in emissions between the best and worst appears to be the norm. Lots of farmer anecdotal evidence about desirable phenotypes. Unfortunately no evidence yet of any correlation between Methane emissions and ear length, hair colour of nose, wool shedding ability or style etc. On a more serious note Kiwi ram breeders are all saying there is generally a strong correlation between sheep with high growth rates and low methane. This means a double win. Quicker growth = less time hanging around producing more greenhouse gases. Why don't we hear more about the value of improved genetics from our industry leaders?? . [/QUOTE]
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