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Data Collection and Estimated Breeding Values for Sheep


admin June 30, 2022 Breeding, Genetics, lambs, NSIP, St Croix
Data Collection and Estimated Breeding Values for Sheep

I use data collection to improve my sheep genetics. As my lambs are born, I record their pedigree information, tag numbers, and birth weight within their first 24 hours. Then when the lambs reach an average of 60 days old, I weigh them again. I repeat this process again at 90 and 120 days. I …Read More

Posted in Breeding, Genetics, lambs, NSIP, St Croix

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