Southdown Signet recorded flocks

Why record with Signet

Some Southdown Breeders have joined the Signet recording scheme so that they can take a more scientific approach to selecting top performing stock, improving their flocks and the breed. The scheme also allows performance information to be made available to commercial and pedigree flocks.

How does the recording scheme work

The Signet recording scheme collects genetic and performance data (eg parentage, 8 week weights, 21 week weights, eye muscle depth, lambing percentage etc) and uses this to calculate an Estimated Breeding Value (EBV) for a range of traits. The calculation "levels the playing field" by minimising differences in performance due to management and highlighting genetic potential. A key measure for commercial flocks is the Terminal Sire Index, this is a composite score based on 21 week weight, muscle and fat depth.

To find out more about the Signet recording scheme visit www.signetfbc.co.uk

Performance Recorded Flocks

The Flocks listed below are actively involved in the recording Scheme. A separate site www.signetsouthdowns.com has been set up for this group. Most of the flock links below are linked to this site, although some flocks have their own website.

Southdown Signet Group

  
    Andersey
    R.S. Beaumont
    Oxfordshire
  

    Buckland
    M. Parker & T. Green
    Shropshire
  

    Chaileybrook
    Jonathan Long
    Herefordshire
  

    East Dean
    D.S. & P. Humphrey
    West Sussex
  

    Huntspill
    M. Chilcott & P. Clatworthy
    Somerset
  

    Lawton
    A. Paton
    Bedfordshire
  

    Marshland
    A. Allen
    Norfolk
  

    Ridings
    Wakeham-Dawson & Harmer
    East Sussex
  

    Rudham
    Richard Day
    Norfolk
  

    Sutherland
    A. Readhead-Higgins
    Suffolk
  

    Webb Ellis
    P.E. Goldsworthy
    Cambridgeshire
  

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