Genetics help boost wool cut, fertility in Merino flock at Glencoe

Ruth Schwager
August 15 2020 - 2:00pm
IMPROVING FLOCK: Koonwarra genetics are helping Tom Simson breed a moderate, plainer-bodied sheep, with improved fertility and wool cut.
IMPROVING FLOCK: Koonwarra genetics are helping Tom Simson breed a moderate, plainer-bodied sheep, with improved fertility and wool cut.

FINE-TUNING ram selection and improving fertility is Tom Simson's focus as he increases flock numbers at Glencoe, near Reids Flat.

Ruth Schwager

Ruth Schwager

Journalist

Ruth Schwager is a journalist with the national agricultural features team.

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