Sheep Genetics continually strives to provide a world leading genetic evaluation for our clients. We implement annual analysis enhancements to ensure that we continue to provide world-leading genetic evaluation services to our Sheep Genetics clients. Sheep Genetics works alongside the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) who are responsible for the cutting-edge research and development behind the enhancements to the Sheep Genetics evaluations.
The 2024 analysis enhancements will be implemented for the following runs:
On the 17th of May we will host a webinar to explain the 2024 enhancements please click on the following link to register.
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Relevant analysis |
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Analysis enhancement |
MERINO |
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MATERNAL |
What this means for you |
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MERINOSELECT indexes |
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The MERINOSELECT research indexes which were released in May 2023 have been adjusted following industry consultation and will be finalised as commercial selection indexes. Updates include to the price sensitivity, model updates, and SheepObjectv3. These finalised indexes will also be available to other software and tools like MateSel and RamSelect. |
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Inclusion of objective carcase data collected from processors |
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Sheep Genetics will be able to use eating quality (DEXA and IMF) data collected in abbatoirs to inform eating quality ASBVs. Please contact Sheep Genetics prior to consigning animals for more information and to ensure the proper data quality assurance steps are taken prior to slaughter. |
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Shear force validation |
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Updates to data quality control steps for the shear force at 5 days analysis will be applied, removing data where a contemporary group has a shear force >50nM. |
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Genomic breed reference (includes new breeds and allele frequencies) |
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New breeds will have access to genomic information underpinning ASBVs, resulting in more accurate ASBVs. |
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