Current Progress on Developing a Selection Index for Australian Meat Goats

M N Aldridge; W S Pitchford; D J Brown

Current Progress on Developing a Selection Index for Australian Meat Goats

M N Aldridge
, W S Pitchford
, D J Brown

Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

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Abstract

Previously meat goat breeders in Australia have used the Carcase Plus (CPLUS) index to make genetic selections. CPLUS is an index focused on lean meat production which used sheep parameter estimates and economic values. It was recommended that a new dual purpose index be developed for increased weaning rate and meat production of goats. The new index “Kid Plus” (K+) uses parameter estimates and economic values calculated for goats and places an economic value on reproductive traits, including kid survival. The dollar value response for each doe joined was higher for K+ ($16.56) compared to CPLUS ($9.53).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	51-54
Journal	Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Volume	23
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	AAABG 2019: 23rd Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics - University of New England, Armidale, Australia Duration: 27 Oct 2019 → 1 Nov 2019

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