Implementing ASBVs to boost flock production
Episode description
Are you currently using ASBVs to guide your decision making when purchasing rams?
If you haven’t had a go at using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV) just yet, this episode will give you a better understanding of what they are, and how you can apply them to your operation to improve productivity and profitability.
Essentially, ASBVs are an estimate of the genetic potential a sheep will pass on to its progeny.
They are a great tool to help you decide whether a ram is the right fit for your flock’s performance and genetics goals.
In the episode, Kirra caught up with Murdoch University’s resident sheep genetics expert, Bronwyn Clarke to unpack the topic!
Useful Resources
Getting started with sheep genetics (ASBVs and Indexes)
LAMPLAN
Useful Fact Sheets
MERINOSELECT