HYBRID VIGOUR | TECHNICAL #57

Blue Greys, Black Baldies, Mule sheep, Halfbreds.... what do they all have in common? Hybrid vigour! Here's a very quick primer on hybrid vigour AKA heterosis, and why it's relevant to all livestock farmers. Enjoy!

Some more information on:

The ProCross crossbreeding system - https://www.procross.info/the-3-way-c...

What is the Stabiliser breed? - https://stabiliser.co.uk/what-is-a-st...

NZ Herefords - https://www.herefords.co.nz/hybrid-vi...

Crossbreeding systems for small herds of beef cattle - https://extension.missouri.edu/public...

Applying principles of Crossbreeding to Maximize Hybrid Vigor - https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/vi...

Samuel Boon 'The Opportunity for Composite Flocks within the UK Sheep Industry' - https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/sites...