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Sheep Genetics MERINOSELECT Indexes Factsheet

Indexes help you select animals for use within a breeding program when there are many traits of importance. Using indexes in your ram purchasing decisions allows you to make balanced genetic progress towards more profitable sheep for your production system. A ram with a higher index will produce progeny that are more profitable in that production system.

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Making sense of ASBVs and Selection Indexes
Ram buying is a task that is often only carried out once a year, so it is important that you are making well-informed selection decisions. With this year’s ram selling season now underway, now is a good time to brush up on what you need to think about to get the most out of your selection decisions. Read more
Preparing for a successful joining
Good preparation of ewes for joining can increase reproductive rates and decrease the number of ewes scanned dry. Ram preparation is also important to ensure they are in prime condition to work and pass on their genes. This article looks at ways to improve how you prepare for a successful joining. Read more
Strategies and tactics for the season
As we battle on with the current poor season that we find ourselves in, it's important to remember that we're not alone, and that there are resources and support available to help. Read more
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