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No 198 : Dec. 02, 1970

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Better Breeding

A series of three field days, emphasising the increasing advantages of good breeding in relation to lamb and wool production, is being held by the Department of Agriculture for farmers in the Gisboxne district. The first of these, held at Coventry Station, Muriwai, dealt with the advantages of the Perendale, a good breed on hard country. The other two days will be held in the early part of next year, and will deal with Coopworths and Romneys.

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Typical examples of the Perendale breed are this ewe and ram.

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The strain of Cheviot and Romney has been inter-bred to establish the Perendale.

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Department of Agriculture sheep and wool officer Ron Scaife describing characteristics in the steps of crossing the breeds.

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Part of the large crowd of farmers attending the field day, listening to the speakers.

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Hugh Sherlock, farm advisory officer, giving a rundown on the economics of running Perendales on hill country.

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New Zealand Perendale Breed Society president, Guy Lynch, speaks on the establishment of Perendales in this country. Williams and Kettle's wool manager, John Moxley, speaking on the handling and marketing of Perendale wool.

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