I have been surfing around for info on line breeding on the 'net and came across a post on the Graze-L list. It referred to the ALBC's Conservation Breeding book as being an excellent resource for people who are considering various breeding systems. Line breeding and in-breeding are apparently well covered, so I have ordered the book. www.albc.org Random posts I read though, advise all but the most skilled with the best animals to pretty much stay away from close breeding. Many performance traits can be compromised, and it tends to bring out bad recessive genes. I have read that in order to be really successful, you have to be able to tolerate a very high cull rate. 4-5 generations removed is apparently in the safety zone.
Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol J. Elkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Sheep Genetics for Dummies > It would be nice to share any information anyone has about sheep > genetics > with the entire group. That's what makes this list such a tremendous > resource for us all. > > Carol > > At 01:04 PM 5/22/2006 -0700, you wrote: >>I would very much like to correspond with anyone who is selecting >>their >>American Blackbelly breeding stock for all the desirable breed >>characteristics as well as improving gains and creating greater >>uniformity within their flocks. > > _______________________________________________ > This message is from the blackbelly mailing list > Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info > > _______________________________________________ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
