Samuel Boon

Breeding and genetics specialist working for AHDB Beef & Lamb

[Sheep Breeders RT @SheepBreeders22]

The Sheep Breeders Round Table committee are looking for new recruits, closing date for letters of interest Friday 6th October 2023. For more details contact [email protected] directly @SheepBreeders22 @natsheep @AHDB_BeefLamb @HybuCigCymru @qmscotland @AgriSearchNI

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

@Leah_Shanks1 talks to @CoombeAdrian about the key learning points from being an @AHDB_BeefLamb Strategic Farm - sward composition, re-seeding, rotational grazing, ram genetics, breeding ewe lambs and @RamCompare to name but a few.

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

@RamCompare @CoombeAdrian @AHDB_BeefLamb If it is half as good as the one at @thistleyhaugh I will be delighted. Really looking forward to heading down to Cornwall for this event. We will bring the sunshine - but that doesn't mean you can all go combining. @AHDB_BeefLamb

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

Great sunny night at @AHDB_BeefLamb event with the Nelless family @thistleyhaugh and @ColdrochieEG - talking genetics (a graphfest), forage and @RamCompare. Picture of the #Lleyn ewe lambs with their #Shetland lambs at foot "it's great when a plan comes together" @PastureForLife

[Leah Shanks 🐮🐑 @Leah_Shanks1]

Roll up, roll up!

Join @CoombeAdrian on his #StrategicFarm in #Cornwall with @RamCompare

We'll be talking
☘️reducing fertiliser
⏰faster finishing for cattle
☀️grazing resilience to drought
🥩lamb carcase quality & more

Don't delay, book today 👉 https://t.co/JgMcajXZdc

[Ann McLaren @AnnieMcL1]

Really interesting couple of days in NI visiting Campbell Tweed @ Ballycoose farm & the CAFRE hill farm at Glenwherry. Also managed to attend the Ballycoose open evening event & give a quick update on the #SRUCKirkton flock. Great turnout of farmers & lots of good discussion 🧬🐏

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

@hayneoak @RamCompare @AHDB_BeefLamb Pleasure - it was a great afternoon, thanks for having us.

[RamCompare @RamCompare]

Join us at the @thistleyhaugh farm open afternoon in Northumberland on Tues 8th August with @RamCompare & @SamBoonBreeding talking to Duncan Nelless, Harry Sordy & Emily Grant about ram selection to maximise lamb growth from forage @AHDB_BeefLamb book here https://t.co/tOmwDKTGeH

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

Reminder that 1st August is "Genetics Super Tuesday"; #Exlana Sale https://t.co/81BNjfOryc in Devon; I am at Ballycoose (contact Campbell to join us) and #RamCompare are scanning/eating cake at Chawton (you don't need to join us, Bridget's got it sorted) @AHDB_BeefLamb

[RamCompare @RamCompare]

Save the Date - 25th July Saughland Farm Event with updates from @RamCompare @SamBoonBreeding and @qmscotland @AHDB_BeefLamb, all welcome free of charge - register at https://t.co/CtPdifEgM7 - The event concludes with farm tour and BBQ!

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

@croftfootfarm @FarmingConnect @janet_roden @HybuCigCymru @AHDB_BeefLamb @prohill_sheep Hi Colin - I will ask Farming Connect, but my intention is also to re-record each of the presentations (mine and Janet's when she has time) so we can put a short version in the public domain too - for the wider benefit of industry.

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

Fantastic to be part of tonight's @FarmingConnect webinar with @janet_roden talking about the way we express the hill index in economic terms. The index does a great job for hill ram buyers & highlights the true value of genetics @HybuCigCymru @AHDB_BeefLamb @prohill_sheep

[Samir Id-Lahoucine @Samir_IdLhoucin]

#Genomics_Sheep_UK

[RamCompare @RamCompare]

Don't miss out! Open day in Devon on Saturday 8th July for @hayneoak Shropshires who have supplied rams for @RamCompare for the past few years! @SamBoonBreeding will be there to explain how purchasing performance recorded rams can increase profit and lamb value @AHDB_BeefLamb

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

With tonight's webinar we launched genomic breeding values for sheep. A massive first for the industry. I can't believe how far we have come. At the start of my career it would've been considered impossible.... it simply wouldn't have been considered. @AHDB_BeefLamb @egenes_sruc

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

@AHDB_BeefLamb @natsheep @RamCompare Or “Hello” or “Good Morning” or if you are travelling down from Yorkshire “Now then…” @MeatLinc

[RamCompare @RamCompare]

Don't forget to catch up with @SamBoonBreeding for updated fresh approach to @RamCompare results reporting - @AHDB_BeefLamb stand at the @natsheep South West event tomorrow - when you're there stop to play the game about breeding values, economic impact and more - what sire wins!

[RamCompare @RamCompare]

Today is @natsheep South West, head over to find @SamBoonBreeding with Signet and @AHDB_BeefLamb stand to discuss what's most important... Carcase Weight EBV, Carcase Conformation EBV, Days to Slaughter EBV, Flock Health, Ram fertility... which sires suit your system? @RamCompare

[Centurion Dorset Sheep Breeding Group @CenturionGroup2]

🐑📈🔨 Centurion Sale Catalogue 🔨📈🐑

Bidding online available via Marteye 👁 pre registration for bidding essential.

Sheep are all sold untrimmed in their working clothes. 💪

https://t.co/OLaEJN9PSO

@SamBoonBreeding

#Sheep #Farming #DorsetSheep

[Samuel Boon @SamBoonBreeding]

@Beth_Griffiths @LivUni_IVES @louisepjackson @BSAS_org You both did fantastic presentations as I muddled my way through chairing this @BSAS_org session. Well done @louisepjackson on your win.