Rams

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Stance/Conformation:

We look for a ram with a wide, straight stance, ensuring strong and balanced legs.

Proper leg placement and feet structure are critical for long-term performance and reduced issues with lameness.

Long Back/Strong Loin:

The ram should have a long, straight back with a wide loin area. The loin is a valuable cut in meat production, so selecting for length and width can improve the quality of offspring.

We also check the topline for smoothness and levelness from the shoulder to the rump, as this indicates good skeletal structure.

Muscular Frame:

A well-muscled frame is essential for growth rate and meat production. We check for strong muscling in the shoulder, back, and hindquarters.

Rump muscling is also important, as it contributes to the overall weight.

Genetics:

As this is for a closed flock, we ensure the ram comes from a proven line with desirable traits like fertility, growth rate, and disease resistance.

We consider the ram's pedigree and performance records, to ensure we're selecting for traits that will be passed down effectively.