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Updates to the Sheep Genetics subscription and fee schedule

Sheep Genetics has reviewed and updated its subscription and fee schedule. This is the first time since 2019 that ... the database (LAMBPLAN) or Post-weaning trait information (MERINOSELECT). This means that once an animal is entered into the database

Updates to the Sheep Genetics subscription and fee schedule

Genomics

Genotyping is the process of finding differences in the genetic makeup of individual sheep in their DNA sequences.

Pedigree

Pedigree Once you create a unique 16-digit ID for each animal, you can describe relationships between animals. ... individual ram sired which progeny. This is now only used in the MERINOSELECT evaluation. Syndicate supplied pedigree is not used in the

Analysis enhancements

Sheep Genetics evaluations are updated and improved each year which ensures breeders have access to the best tools to improve genetic gain

Trait measurement

Trait measurement Traits evaluated by Sheep Genetics The list of traits is growing over time, as more industry ... evaluation and reported as ASBVs. The traits which currently have MERINOSELECT ASBVs include: early breech wrinkle (EBWR) early breech cover