EBV's for Parasite Resistance

This month, we had the exciting information come back from the last NSIP data run to give our flock EBV's for Weaning and Post Weaning Fecal Egg Count. This gives us information on the genetic ability of all of our lambs to be able to resist parasites, specifically the Haemonchus Contortus (Barber Pole) worm. These numbers track the trait across multiple generations and allow us to select the animals that have the best resistance to this costly problem in the sheep industry. Our flock is one of only two Katahdin flocks this side of the Midwest currently submitting this data. In addition, Katahdins are the only breed with an EBV for parasite resistance at 8 weeks of age, which means our flock is one of only two flocks of any breed currently measuring this economically important trait with an EBV this side of the Midwest. If you are looking for a herd sire, or some exceptional ewes where this trait is measured so you can improve your flock, give us a call or check our for sale page. Let our flock improve yours with "Production Trait Katahdins"!