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AWEX EMI
1262
+13
Micron 17
1731
+26
Micron 18
1643
+16
Micron 19
1570
+18
Micron 20
1519
+10
Micron 21
1510
+19
Micron 22
1500
+12
Micron 23
1479n
+25
Micron 25
778n
+48
Micron 26
620n
-2
Micron 28
460
+15
Micron 30
388
+8
Micron 32
338n
+3
Micron 16.5
1810
+32
MCar
751
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Sheep Genetics Understanding MERINOSELECT ASBVs Factsheet
Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) allow you to compare the genetic differences between rams. Rams contribute half of a lamb’s genetics. Rams have the largest impact on genetic progress, as they have more progeny throughout their lifetime.
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