Contents tagged with Signet Breeding Services

3 April 2024

The latest AHDB-funded research, due for release this autumn, shows what the Dorset sheep breed has achieved in selecting for on-farm performance.

2 February 2024

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Dorset breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Hampshire Down breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Charollais breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Suffolk breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

28 June 2023

Genomic data will initially be used to enhance the breeding values of seven hill breeds, including the North Country Cheviot (Hill type), Scottish Blackface and Welsh Mountain

24 April 2023

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is to make new breeding values for abattoir traits an integral part of the National Terminal Sire Evaluation through its Signet Breeding Services, following significant analysis of abattoir data.

17 April 2023

A leaflet produced by Signet services Ltd providing information on selecting recorded rams for carcase traits

20 March 2023

Through the analysis of pedigree and performance records, Signet’s Beefbreeder service provides a range of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and breeding indexes that enable beef producers to identify genetically superior cattle. Signet’s breeding values give buyers the confidence to invest in the best, and whether you sell from home, auction or online, clearly, it pays to record. Join Signet today and start unlocking the potential of your herd.

18 July 2022

Find out how your levy is used to improve the welfare of your animals.

22 June 2021

Ram breeding provides the genetics to increase the productivity of your customer’s flock. Performance recording means you can select and market the sheep with the most profitable genetics. Recording crossbred rams uses the same process as a pedigree flock, but you should consider hybrid vigour, ram and progeny uniformity and comparison of sheep.

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