Society members will be able to learn about the latest cutting edge science in sheep breeding at a free event organised by the Society in partnership with SRUC, University of Edinburgh and AbacusBio UK in early December.
Showcasing Smarter Sheep Science will present new work generated as part of EU and nationally funded research by an international team of experts from the UK, Ireland and Norway.
The event, which takes place on 7th December, will be divided into a morning session on breeding for efficiency and resilience and an afternoon session on how to bridge the gap between science and practice.
It will include presentations on breeding to reduce methane in sheep, breeding to improve lamb survival and the economic and environmental impact of genetic improvement.
Society chief executive John Yates said the event would enable breeders to learn about the latest research in the sheep industry, much of which the Society had helped pioneer.
Meanwhile, Joanne Conington of SRUC, said: “The new work will be presented by some of the international experts involved in small ruminants breeding for efficiency and resilience.
“It is aimed at farmers and farming industry professionals who are interested in learning about some of the latest research and its application in the sheep industry.”
More information is available here.