Sheep & Goats
The organisation of sheep and goat farmers is similar to that of cattle breeders, namely regional and national farmers cooperatives. However, there are fewer animals under more farmers. There is a lower frequency of data recording and performance testing. This is partly due to results of lower margins from their sales of milk, meat and wool.
Natural mating with rams is widely use. Beside production and reproduction traits, breeding programmes include traits for resistance to diseases and endoparasites.
Natural mating with rams is widely use. Beside production and reproduction traits, breeding programmes include traits for resistance to diseases and endoparasites.