The Future of UltraWhites
While the UltraWhite breed already outperforms many of the so-called "shedding" breeds, the team at Hillcroft Farms sees room for further improvements. We're focused on enhancing the breed’s ability to adapt to changing conditions and meet the growing demands of the lamb industry.
Unlocking New Potential
One of the key areas of focus is fertility. By incorporating a fertility gene into the flock, we aim to increase the scanning percentage in UltraWhite sired ewe flocks, ensuring more twins and higher lambing rates, without an increase in the incidence of triplets. This genetic improvement will result in more lambs per ewe, boosting productivity across Australian farms. For further information see Introducing the HFplus Gene on this website.
Increased Fecundity
Recognizing the challenges posed by worms, particularly in wetter areas of Australia, Hillcroft Farms has begun testing and selecting for worm resistance in their UltraWhites.
Our goal is to further enhance the breed’s resilience, by eliminating as many of the barriers as possible, that reduce optimal levels of performance being achieved in our flocks. Much gain has already been achieved in this area.
Worm Resistance
A Bright Future for the UltraWhite Breed
The future of Hillcroft Farms UltraWhites is undeniably bright. As we continue to innovate and refine the breed’s genetic traits, the UltraWhite will remain a standout in the Australian sheep industry. The focus will always be on delivering a low-maintenance, high-performance sheep that is adaptable to a wide range of conditions and ensures profitability for UltraWhite Owners.
