Visual assessment combined with data-driven selection creates the perfect balance for identifying top-performing breeding stock.
While ASBVs and genomic data are incredibly powerful tools, they don’t tell the whole story. How a sheep stands, moves, and functions in its environment is critical to its long-term success in a commercial operation.
The Art and Science
We believe in the marriage of art (visual assessment) and science (objective measurement). A sheep might have incredible numbers on paper, but if it has poor feet or a weak constitution, it won’t last in a commercial setting.
Conversely, a beautiful-looking sheep that doesn’t perform efficiently is just a pasture ornament. The true value lies in the intersection of these two assessment methods.