We aim for continuous improvement of the flock through LLEYN GOLD recording, rigorous selection (including DNA Marker Assisted Selection) and culling, where appropriate.
We are selecting ewes for:
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- Structure - are they good sheep?
- Breed type/breed points - are they good Lleyn?
- Lambing performance - prolificacy, ease of birth, mothering and lamb survival.
- Maternal performance & production efficiency - weight of lambs divided by the weight of the ewe at 56 & 100 days.
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