Content related to the topic: genetics

5 December 2025

Optimising herd genetics: Insights from strategic dairy farmers

Farmers take actionable steps toward better understanding and improving their herds' genetics.

1 December 2026

Advanced dry sow management

Stockperson Plus: Advanced breeding sow management

3 November 2026

Advanced gilt management

Stockperson Plus: Advanced gilt management

2 February 2024

Performance recorded terminal sires − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Dorset sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Dorset breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Hampshire Down sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Hampshire Down breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Charollais sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Charollais breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

2 February 2024

Suffolk sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Suffolk breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

17 April 2023

Selecting recorded rams for carcase traits

A leaflet produced by Signet services Ltd providing information on selecting recorded rams for carcase traits

19 August 2025

EBVs and indexes for suckler herds

Find out why good breeding and carefully considered genetics lie at the foundation of any successful beef production system.

19 August 2025

Selecting maternal traits

Find out how to achieve your long-term business and technical goals for your suckler herd.

20 August 2025

Vikings excel at top of the Jersey rankings

In the AHDB Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) rankings for the Jersey breed, VJ Outrup Luxi Luxplus (PLI £472) climbs into number one position.