What is the Aberdale?
The Aberdale sheep is the ideal choice for progressive sheep breeders looking for a combination of maternal and carcase traits. As a specialised maternal ram, the Aberdale is carrying the Inverdale® gene to deliver naturally higher flock prolificacy. These hardy sheep are capable of producing high-quality finished lambs on demanding hill or upland terrain while maximising the benefits of easy lambing for prime lamb production.
Why Choose the Aberdale?
Modern sheep farming in the UK requires livestock that can deliver maximum output from low-input, grass-based systems. As a leading choice for producers looking for top-tier sheep breeding services and reliable sheep sales in the UK, Innovis bred Aberdale sheep to combine exceptional lambing performance with rugged, commercial viability.
Aberdale Sheep are:
- High Performing Maternal Sires: A specialised maternal ram bred by Innovis, carrying the Inverdale® gene to naturally boost lambing percentages.
- Hardy Sheep Built to Forage: The Aberdale sheep is suited for grass-fed regenerative farming.
- Easy-Care with Good Maternal Traits: Known for producing hardy manageable ewes with strong maternal instincts, and trouble-free lambing.
- Fully Performance-Recorded: Backed by comprehensive sheep breeding services, Innovis EBVs, and genotyping for proven genetic merit and performance.
- Available for UK Buyers: Available through official Innovis sheep sales UK channels and digital platforms like SellMyLivestock.
History of the Aberdale Sheep
The Aberdale sheep was created by Innovis in the mid-2000s to address a specific economic challenge faced by hill and upland commercial sheep farmers: low scanning percentages and poor lambing efficiency in harsh conditions.
Aberdale Sheep are best if you:
- Want to Boost Flock Prolificacy: Significantly increase scanning percentages and overall lamb output without increasing labour inputs.
- Require High-Quality Replacement Females: An Aberdale maternal ram will breed crossbred ewes from hill or lowland flocks.
- Operate a Grass-Based Farm: Hardy sheep that produce high quality finished lambs on hill/upland terrain.
- Looking for Data-Driven Results: Genetically recorded & health-tested livestock with offering relatively low risk to drive long-term flock gains.
Additional Information
If you are looking for maternal rams via upcoming sheep sales UK, Innovis Aberdale sheep are available directly through your local regional advisor or at specifically organised on-farm auction sales at Aberystwyth held every year. You can also explore our broader sheep breeding services to find the right genetic fit for your flock.
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All our rams will be MOT’d, quarantine treated and supplied with full health treatment records.
We believe in our products and will work with you to help you to maximise returns from our genetics.
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