HERD SIRE AND RAM CRITERIA

 

 

We utilize on-farm performance testing and the following criteria to select and evaluate herd sires and rams.

 

Growth Evalaution

• Weaning

• Post-weaning

• Ram weights

• Offspring weights

 

Structural Soundness

• Obvious male characteristics

• Solid muscling

• Solid body confirmation

• Strong legs

• Thick neck and chest

 

Health

• Solid and low maintenance feet

• High parasite residence

• Good mouth and teeth

• Good endurance

• Clear and shiny coat

• At least 1.5 years old before breeding

 

Sexual Drive

• At least a scrotal circumference of 25cm or more

• Two testicles that should be firm with good mobility and oval-shaped

• Normal shaped and erect penis

• Bold, confident and dominant sexual libido

• Excellent scent/rut marking

• Good sense of smell

• Quality ram vocalization

 

Other

• Able to quickly and easily adapt to new surroundings

• To be manageable during health checks, etc.

• Little to minimal desire to jump fences

• Intelligent and confident