[Jacob-list] Re: Lamb missing something

[Dave & Katrina]

Oh! no, sorry, was responding to MEH's original comment that the parents
should probably be culled. I completely agree with you that using a ram
like that would not be wise at all (although I don't think that was the
breeder's original intent) I think we both sent our responses the same
time. Thanks for clarifying. I realized later my comment was unclear.
Katrina


> [Original Message]
> From: <MarmontJacobs at aol.com>
> To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
 > Date: 1/23/03 5:32:09 PM
> Subject: [Jacob-list] Re: Lamb missing something
>
> Katrina - I expect it's my post you are responding to. I quite agree
about 
> not weeding out most recessive traits and keeping the gene pool as wide
as 
> possible, but surely this recessive trait is different...being the
provider 
> of the genetic material in the first place. Overwarmed sperm is
unhealthy, 
> has reduced mobility and fertility and will carry many more defects
alongside 
> just being short in the tackle department. And as for not crossing with 
> another carrier - how are you to know whether the ewe carries or not?
Just 
> not using males with this characteristic has in studies reduced the
incidence 
> by 18-28%.
> 
> Trisha
> Marmont Jacobs, Montgomeryshire
> 
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