Innovis News
Over 2,000 ewes artificially inseminated in one week
Irish Farmers Journal, October 2009
In one week in October 2009, Innovis artificially inseminated more than 2,000 ewes as part of the nextstep forward in the Sheep Ireland breeding programme. A Central Progeny Test (or CPT for short) programme has been set up for testing rams. The aim of the CPT IS to compare rams for similar traits across all breeds and, thereby, identify the best genetics available regardless of breed.
Prolific Aberdales offer a high return
The Farmer, October 2009
This season commercial sheep producers have the opportunity to access the Aberdale crossbred, a brand new damline for low input, high output grass based lamb finishing systems, and the Sparey family, based at Lodge Farm, Garway, Hereford are starting to reap the benefits.
New contract offers a sustainable future for Aberdale hill producers
September 2009
Hill producers throughout Wales have welcomed the new contract to produce Aberdale crossbred ewes in 2010. The contract, which is part of the commercial cross-breeding programme developed by the Aberystwyth –based Innovis, offers producers guaranteed prices for Aberdale ewe lambs one year in advance.
Sheep Farmer, September 2009
Aberdale ewes enable a combination of the best UK sheep genetics with New Zealand grassland systems to drive profitability.
Switch to more prolific damline set to boost estate’s sheep profits
Farmers Weekly, August 2009
Increased prolificacy and improved grass use are behind a switch in breeding policy for the largest farming estate in Wales, visitors to an open day organised by breeding company Innovis were told.
On-farm faecal egg counting – research highlights benefit for farmers
Sheep Farmer, March 2009
Results from new EU-funded research show that, with the right equipment and guidance, farmers can accurately carry out faecal egg counts, giving them a better understanding of the roundworm problems on their farm and helping them to target treatment when it is needed. The reduced reliance on anthelmintics should also help delay wormer resistance on their properties.
Control tactics can fight anthelmintic resistance
Farmers Weekly, February 2009
Anthelmintic resistance is an increasing problem for ruminant livestock worldwide. But novel control techniques may be the answer as delegates heard at a recent Parasite Solutions meeting.