Comparing New Zealand and Irish Sheep Genetics with Dr Noirin McHugh
Episode 33 min 55s

Comparing New Zealand and Irish Sheep Genetics with Dr Noirin McHugh

No matter what country you visit, each will always say that they produce the best sheep. But, up until recently, we didn't have a fair comparison of sheep genetics between countries. That's where Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority of Ireland, and our guest this week, Dr Noirin McHugh, come in. Both Ireland and New Zealand have grass-based systems with an emphasis on export markets. In Ireland, their breeding objectives are similar to those in New Zealand, centring ...

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