We just received the test results back from our 2013 clip. Great news to report on our fleece quality improvement program. It’s no secret that we have been using the EPD program to help with our breeding decisions. Each year we have seen a progressive orderly improvement on the several traits that are considered when determining fiber value. Average Fiber diameter for our whole herd has dropped to 20.8 microns, almost identical to our core breeding group average of 20.1micron. We are very pleased to see these numbers as well as learning that we are also improving uniformity and comfort factor by decreasing % of fibers over 30 to a group average of 3.6%, (almost in half from where we started). We test all our breeding stock each year, through 10 years of age, to help us with extending fineness and uniformity through advanced ages. “Perpetual” fineness is one of our breeding goals.Achieving superior production results is a matter of putting together the right data to help identify the strengths and weakness of your breeding stock. The learning curve to get up to speed is not a difficult process. We can help give you a jump start with our consulting and mentoring services free of charge to our clients and customers.
