HAMPSHIRE DOWN SHEEP
WEIGHT GAIN PERFORMANCE METRICS Quick update on weight gain metrics for our modern Hampshire breeding:Hampshires excel in rapid growth! Key targets we're hitting:Pre-weaning ADG: Often 0.25–0.35 kg/day (up to 0.45 kg/day in top performers on good feed).
Post-weaning/finishing ADG: 0.3–0.45+ kg/day with high-energy diets.
Birth wt: 4–6 kg.
Weaning wt (8 weeks): 20–30 kg.
120-day wt: 35–45+ kg.
Data-driven selection with EBVs keeps pushing faster gains, better feed efficiency, and quality carcasses. Our flock is performing strong!What ADG are you seeing in your Hampshires? Drop a comment! #HampshireSheep
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