Is horn growth more a function of genetics or nutrition and environment?
– – We see horn growth patterns that are consistent from generation to generation. We sometimes have three or four generations of horns that are virtually identical so we could conclude that horn growth pattern is mainly a genetic trait. That said, we have had many people visit our farm from all over the US, Canada and the UK. Frequently the magnificent racks on our adult rams blow them away so environment may play a large role in actual horn growth. Horn is protein and mineral so a rich diet will effect horn growth and size.
