1. We can calculate Dressing Percentage. Carcass Wt. / Live Wt. X 100 = Dressing Percentage

2. We can measure Backfat.

3. We can measure Loineye Area. Which one would you buy at the counter?

4. How do we reach our goals 1. How do we get information –Internet –Meetings –Attend sales and shows 2. How can we get genetics AI

7. A little about Hall Suffolks www.Hallsuffolks.com

8. 163 3.73 sq in. LEA,.25 bf 3.24 adj.17 f

9. Slack 237 310 lbs. 6.25 sq in LEA,.23 bf Slow developing ? If improved

10. Culham Stevens 235 275 lbs. 4.92 sq in LEA,.2 bf High EPD of the breed

12. 3.35 adj sq in LEA,.29 bf

14. Adj LEA 3.61 sq in..29 bf

15. The local market Club lambs With performance

16. Cummins – Hamp to add hip shape

25. Summary 1.Must understand genetic variance +/-.25 2. Scanning weight is critical Close to physical maturity / market weight Suffolks – 110 pounds Not early selection tool 3. Different breeds and different types will have different adjustment ratios.

26. Summary 4. Should look at population and not individual 5. Must understand the need for sampling 6. Buy tested rams – maximize opportunities 7. Must understand your market !.

27. Questions www.Hallsuffolks.com