RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The research and development that goes on behind the scenes at Rissington Breedline is undeniably world-class.

It includes

  • The world's largest sheep progeny testing programme
  • Measurement of over 10,000 animals annually
  • Over 1 million records in total
  • Utilisation of Catapult Shepherd and gene markers such as MyoMax, LoinMax, and WormSTAR
  • Electronic ear tagging
  • Over 15 years of research at the Clay Centre in the University of Nebraska which produced the Stabilizer®
  • A full time breeding team dedicated to ongoing improvements

Clients and partners can trust the methodology that Rissington Breedline utilises.