Importance of Genetic Diversity
- Propensity for twining
- Resistance to disease
- Quality/features fibre, milk, meat
- Grazing diversity
- Choosing the right sheep for the task
Rare breed or Heritage sheep have genetic qualities that are worth preserving.
Easier birthing, propensity for twins are two very good reasons to use these breeds.
These breeds are often resistant to diseases that others are not, i.e. foot rot resistance in wet is more common with black legged/hoofed/nosed breeds
Choosing the right sheep for the job: fibre stronger, good grazer for orchard, good in wet, less required intervention when lambing.
This is a carpet factory in Melbourne, Velieris, which can convert fleece to carpet. We should use wool fibres that are genetically designed for carpet to make carpet.