T4 Ranch Embryo Transfer 2002-2003

At T4 Ranch we have carefully selected each coupling for our embryo transfer programs. Our goal has been to be able to breed a certain type of animal ... one without cull faults along with the stamina to survive in all types of conditions. Strength of character is very important as well as strength of breeding characteristics.

Careful planning helps lessen the breeding mistakes one can make with any breed of livestock.

"Hootch" age 6 months	"Ozzie" age 6 months
"Hootch" age 1 year	"Ozzie" Age 1 year
These bucks are "Vlek" grandsons!

And embryo transfer is no different. It is the quickest way to strengthen the numbers of excellent stock. However, using stock of lesser quality can surely heighten the risk of failure in embryo transfer that could obviously bring market prices down and eventually lead to your representation in your industry being somewhat diminished.

Does selected for Embryo Transfer

Specially Selected Does

For the 2002-2003 season we have selected does from the Vlek and Madiba bloodlines to use in our embryo transfer programs.

Sahara

We have found that some of the best crosses have been Vlek on the top and Madiba on the bottom and, of course, the Vlek on Vlek genetics have worked extremely well.

Loretta - a Madiba daughter
from South Africa.

"Gorgeous" - embryo in our 2001
program and full sister to "Doocey,"
the paint buck on our colored Boers page.

Summary

Keeping good records is essential to your registered Boer Goat flock. How else could you know what truly works in your breeding programs. Knowing your genetic pool and all of its abilities and possibilities is truly the key to successful breeding programs whether they be embryo transfer or natural couplings.

Related Links

• South African Genetics -- our herd's roots.
• Selecting goats that adhere to breed standards
• Authoritative Boer Goat Breed Standards
• Colored Boer Goats

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