In the absence of breeding values and data in the form of farm records, visual selection remains the only method for selecting breeding bucks. It is a popular saying that a breeding male is ‘half the herd’. The genetic improvement in any herd or flock depends upon the kind of male you select and in light of which, the following tips can help you in choosing the right breeding male for your flock. Before reading the article, let us understand the terms buck and ram. A 'buck' is intact adult … Continue Reading →