We can calculate Dressing Percentage.

Carcass Wt. / Live Wt. X 100 = Dressing Percentage

We can measure Backfat.

We can measure Loineye Area.

Which one would you buy at the counter?

How do we reach our goals

1. How do we get information– Internet– Meetings– Attend sales and shows

2. How can we get genetics

AI

A little about Hall Suffolks

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163 3.73 sq in. LEA, .25 bf 3.24 adj .17 f

Slack 237310 lbs. 6.25 sq in LEA, .23 bf

Slow developing? If improved

Culham Stevens 235

275 lbs. 4.92 sq in LEA, .2 bf

High EPD of the breed

3.35 adj sq in LEA, .29 bf

Adj LEA 3.61 sq in. .29 bf

The local market

• Club lambs

• With performance

Cummins – Hamp to add hip shape

Summary

1. Must understand genetic variance+/- .25

2. Scanning weight is critical Close to physical maturity / market weightSuffolks – 110 poundsNot early selection tool

3. Different breeds and different types will have different adjustment ratios

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Summary

4. Should look at population and not individual

5. Must understand the need for sampling

6. Buy tested rams – maximize opportunities

7. Must understand your market !• .

Questions

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