Implementing & Optimising Genomic Prediction Tools Field Day
About
The aim of this Integrated R&D Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) project is to demonstrate and identify clear pathways for commercial Merino sheep producers to utilise a single or combination of current and emerging genetic and genomic tools in their ewe and ram selections to successfully improve genetic gain.Agenda:
Presented by Sally Martin, SheepMetriX & Gary Simpson, Sheeptrax
What are Australian Sheep Genomic Values (ASgVs)? How do they work?
How can ASgVs and ASBVs help producers make selection decisions – buying or breeding rams
Timing of DNA sampling and getting results to fit in with decision making
Producer overview – James Young, Eulong
How ASgVs are being used in James’s breeding program
Selection and culling decisions
Cost benefit – on farm scenario
Inspection of sheep in project:
Foundation ewes
Progeny from the breeding program
Date
Tuesday 11 August 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Eulong
2369 Dunkeld-Cavendish Road, Cavendish Victoria 3314
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Implementing & Optimising Genomic Prediction Tools Field Day
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