Menu
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Forums
Cattle Boards
Breeds Board
Give me your opinions on my new stud sire
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support CattleToday:
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 491047" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>Thanks for the comments everyone, you all put a big grin on my face! :lol: </p><p></p><p>Knersie, as far as the figures are concerned. My ultimate breeding objective is produce mohair of less than 30 micron for the first four shearings, and less than 34 micron for subsequent shearings. As far as this is concerned, he is a little strong for my liking. The doe I bought at the same sale is more in line with my objective, being 26.8 on her third fleece. His other figures are acceptable for my purposes. </p><p></p><p>The other things I aim for are:</p><p>- evenness in both length and fineness, so that the whole fleece can be sorted into the same line</p><p>- to maintain acceptable fleece weights</p><p>- to maintain style and character</p><p>- structural soundness and no routine foot trimming</p><p>- large frame size and body weight to keep carcase weights up</p><p>- good temperament, especially concerning fences</p><p></p><p>Of these, the main things I wanted to correct in my herd in the short term was poor feet, lack of evenness and lack of style. He is very good in all these areas, so I think he will do well. </p><p></p><p>Some of the things I dont like about him is he is a more greasy type than I aim for, he is not quite as large and robust as I would like, and also the strong micron I mentioned. </p><p></p><p>As far as the sirey head, Angoras have more of a dished to straight face, rather than the strong Roman nose of the Boer goat. And although I definitely wouldnt mark him down for it, breeders in Australia on the whole unfortunately put most of their selection pressure on the fleece of the animals, and discount everything else. </p><p></p><p>His sire is Mallee Park Ned, who is sired by a Sth African buck, De Hannes Rust 0255 "Khulu" - are you familiar with these animals? They are certainly having an outstanding impact on Australian genetics. I'm very excited to have accessed these genetics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 491047, member: 3195"] Thanks for the comments everyone, you all put a big grin on my face! :lol: Knersie, as far as the figures are concerned. My ultimate breeding objective is produce mohair of less than 30 micron for the first four shearings, and less than 34 micron for subsequent shearings. As far as this is concerned, he is a little strong for my liking. The doe I bought at the same sale is more in line with my objective, being 26.8 on her third fleece. His other figures are acceptable for my purposes. The other things I aim for are: - evenness in both length and fineness, so that the whole fleece can be sorted into the same line - to maintain acceptable fleece weights - to maintain style and character - structural soundness and no routine foot trimming - large frame size and body weight to keep carcase weights up - good temperament, especially concerning fences Of these, the main things I wanted to correct in my herd in the short term was poor feet, lack of evenness and lack of style. He is very good in all these areas, so I think he will do well. Some of the things I dont like about him is he is a more greasy type than I aim for, he is not quite as large and robust as I would like, and also the strong micron I mentioned. As far as the sirey head, Angoras have more of a dished to straight face, rather than the strong Roman nose of the Boer goat. And although I definitely wouldnt mark him down for it, breeders in Australia on the whole unfortunately put most of their selection pressure on the fleece of the animals, and discount everything else. His sire is Mallee Park Ned, who is sired by a Sth African buck, De Hannes Rust 0255 "Khulu" - are you familiar with these animals? They are certainly having an outstanding impact on Australian genetics. I'm very excited to have accessed these genetics. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Cattle Boards
Breeds Board
Give me your opinions on my new stud sire
Top