The last year or so since this website has gone up has been a busy time in breeding for improved Cashmere production. In recent times we saw the export of Bathampton Genetics to Nepal, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA. Since the ACGA Merrit launch a few years ago, I’m proud to say that we are the only flock in the country that is made up 100% by ‘Grade A’ Merrrit Cashmeres. We also have the most animals on the ACGA Merrrit trait leader list of any herd in Australia. This is a very important achievement as the Merrrit grading is all done based on objective performance.
Update on Bucks & Does
Breeding Update
Bathampton Cashmeres' Merrit Trait Leaders
To bring you up to date with the more recent breeding in the flock, some of the current sires are listed here.
ATJ2R111 trait leader for down weight. This is a buck
Yearling fleece test – 14.6 um, 60.0% 571 grams
Second year fleece test – 14.56 um, 59.54% 944 grams
Third year fleece test – 14.88 um, 69.1% 893 grams
Fourth year fleece test – 13.88 um, 62.6% 681 grams
ATJ2P131 trait leader for mean fibre diameter. This is a doe.
Yearling fleece test – 13.4 um, 64.2% 200 grams
Second year fleece test – 13.5 um, 27.81% 197 grams
Third year fleece test – 13.4 um, 40.6% 170 grams
Fourth year fleece test – 13.1 um, 51.5% 190 grams
Fifth year fleece test – 13.5 um, 36.4% 161 grams
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