SRS™ Breeding
About Dr Jim Watts
About Dr Jim Watts
After graduating in Veterinary Science in 1972, Jim worked for the CSIRO
on the follicle and fibre characteristics associated with the resistance
of sheep to fleece-rot and fly-strike - highly relevant to future high
density alpaca. He obtained a PhD at the University of Sydney on this
subject.He continued research on the follicle and fibre characteristics
that enhance fleece quality and quantity - collaborating with CSIRO
colleagues in this area. He discovered that fibre bundle was the basic
unit of fleece structure, and from this fundamental finding, developed
a fleece marker and sheep breeding system that produces Merino sheep
of unparalleled fleece weight, fibre fineness and secondary follicle
development.Over the past 12 years, he has worked as a breeding consultant
to 40 leading Merino Studs, several Mohair Studs and...to Coolawarra
Alpaca Stud since 1994.
He is Managing Director of SRS Company Pty Ltd and Director of Quality Soft Wools Australia.
Articles
- Articles by Dr. Jim Watts
- "No alpacas should have two coats!" - by Janie Hicks based
on Dr Jim Watts
M.V.Sc. Ph.D. - "Breeding for Fibre: A brief introduction to The SRS (Soft Rolling Skin) Breeding System for Fleece Coated Animals developed by Dr Jim Watts and presented by Janie Hicks, Managing Director Coolawarra Alpaca Stud founded in 1987 and, Breed Consultant SRS® for Alpacas." - by Dr Jim Watts M.V.Sc. Ph.D. and Janie Hicks.
- "The Advanced Alpaca Production Book." - by Dr Jim Watts M.V.Sc. Ph.D.
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