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Get the MegliFleece Genetics in Your Flock!
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Meglifarm "Norman" |
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'01 Norms Lambs |
'00 Norms Brother |
'01 Norms Lamb |
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Corriedale ewe lambs |
Corriedale ewe lambs |
Meglifarm Champion Ewe 2000 |
Colored Romneys |
Rambouillet ewe lamb |
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Genetics for the Millennium!
Lets talk about two primary concerns for today's Shepard, consistency
and uniformity. Take a look at the two images of Corriedale ewe lambs on
the left, these are part of our ewe lamb flock from 1999, then look at the
Corriedale ewe lambs that are hiding behind the Rambouillet (sorry bout the
picture, I will get them to cooperate later), look for head shape, body design
and structure. The image on the right was taken November 2000! This kind
of consistency is welcome in any flock!
Lets define the terms Consistency and Uniformity:
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Consistency: The ability of the ewe or ram to
throw the same type of lamb year after year and raise them till weaning
time. We look for sturdy ewes that can handle the stress of the
Missouri weather (super hot and humid summers and cold wet winters) and not
only raise the quality lambs we desire, but also provide some of the top
handspinning fleeces for the breed in the world! Just ask the Aussies,
they absolutely fell in love with Norman! |
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Uniformity: We break this term down in to three
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| Type: Breed characteristics to include head
shape, black points, no horns or scurs. Appearance, bright
eyed and alert, heads up and back straight. We like our rams
to be masculine and our ewes to look feminine. |
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| Structure: We are breeding a well muscled
straight topped animal with the feet and legs set firmly under the
corners of the body. With correct balance to the animals
size. We demand good feet under our flocks and have worked for
years to achieve this. |
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| Fleece: Wow, what can I say here... We demand
a classic crimp, uniformity and luster. We breed specifically
for the handspinner and have too much to say about fleeces to list
here, so check out our fleece
pages to learn more about our fleece program. |
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Contact Loris Megli at
M & M Livestock
310 South J Highway
Lamar MO 64759
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