Greater Genetics In Sheep Webinar
| Welcome to the Genetics Webinar Series.The practicalities of using sheep genetics and how they could influence and benefit your flock will feature in an upcoming Monitor Farm Scotland webinar. The free online event, open to anyone interested in the topic, is on Monday 23 March from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, and registration is now open. A commercial, practical focus webinar diving in and getting to know the benefits and use of the tools, rather than the mechanics. Bruce McConachie, Head of Industry Development at QMS – Chair Is responsible for the development and delivery of programme’s of activity to improve the quality and efficiency of the primary production of red meat and its supply chain in Scotland. Industry leaders – Sam Boon Expertise in sheep and beef production, genetics, data analysis and knowledge exchange. Delivers breed evaluations for sheep and beef cattle. Manages Signet Breeding Services. Signet Breeding Services provides genetic evaluations to livestock producers. Famers – Irene Fowlie, Essie Flock, Aberdeenshire Mrs Fowlie, who farms at Adziel, established her performance recorded flock in 1981 and regularly sells progeny both privately and at sales across the country. In 2015 she also won Sheep Innovator of the Year at the British Farming Awards. For more information or for help booking your space contact Iona Smith. |
