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OLIBS Replicating Breeders are committed to providing high health,
above average production ewes to the Commercial
Producer.
Be ahead of the times - right now!
Invest in OLIBS replacement ewes!
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| When
considering whether or not to become an OLIBS Replicating Breeder, several
factors and responsibilities should be considered including: |
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- Assume
ownership of both OLIBS ewes and rams
- Must
de-populate any current flock and disinfect buildings
- Share
replacement genetics with other Replicating Breeders via AI or embryo
transfer
- Produce
replacement ewe lambs for commercial producers and/or uniform lamb
for meat sales
- OLIBS
name is trademark protected by the University of Guelph to protect
product integrity
- Only
OLIBS Association members can market breeding stock using the OLIBS
name
- $300
price for ewe lambs at 100 days of age, $500 price for breeding age
rams
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| Requirements
for OLIBS Replicators include: |
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- Sheep
Flock Improvement Program recording (50 and 100 day weights)
- Sheep
Flock Health Program
- Level
one and two as well as associated biosecurity
- Ewebyte
computer program recording
- Participation
in Replicating Breeders Association
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| Recommendations
for OLIBS Replicators: |
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The flock be managed on an accelerated lambing system, (either 3 in
2 or 5 star)
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are several advantages to becoming an OLIBS Replicators including: |
- Networking
within the Replicating Breeders Association
- Each
member has an equal vote, regardless of flock size
- Sire
Reference Scheme with other OLIBS Replicators
- Combined
pool pricing for breeding stock
- All
breeding stock prices determined in advance by the Breeders Association
and published periodically
- No
undercutting
- Share
advertising costs
- Only
official Replicating Breeders will have their names printed in the
OLIBS advertising
- Common
marketing pool
- Other
Replicators may be able to help fill large orders with similar quality
ewes of same genetic base
- Leading
edge of research technologies
- Working
with the University of Guelph, Ontario Sheep Marketting Agency (OSMA)
and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
- Marketing
concept supports repeat sales to commercial producers
- Opportunities
for sales as high health recipients for embryo transfers to Purebred
producers
- Opportunities
to participate in future Quality Assurance schemes for improved public
perception
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