Implementing selection and optimising flock structures in Merino flocks

M Kelly; Andrew Swan; J Richards; K Atkins

Implementing selection and optimising flock structures in Merino flocks

M Kelly, Andrew Swan, J Richards, K Atkins

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Optimum flock structure and selection practices can improve the profitability of commercial Merino flocks. This report describes several programs that have been developed by the Sheep CRC to facilitate prediction of the potential effects of alternative flock structures and selection practices. These programs include programs that predict the effects of on-farm fibre measurement, terminal sire mating, proportion of wethers in a flock, simultaneous assortment and lamb growth rate.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science
Editors	Pierre Cronje, Deborah Maxwell
Place of Publication	Armidale, Australia
Publisher	University of New England
Pages	86-90
Volume	54
ISBN (Print)	0975219812, 0975219820
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	Sheep CRC 2006: 2006 Australian Sheep Industry CRC Conference - Orange, Australia Duration: 22 Feb 2006 → 23 Feb 2006

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Conference	Sheep CRC 2006: 2006 Australian Sheep Industry CRC Conference
City	Orange, Australia
Period	22/02/06 → 23/02/06

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Kelly, M, Swan, A, Richards, J & Atkins, K 2006, Implementing selection and optimising flock structures in Merino flocks. in P Cronje & D Maxwell (eds), International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science. vol. 54, University of New England, Armidale, Australia, pp. 86-90, Sheep CRC 2006: 2006 Australian Sheep Industry CRC Conference, Orange, Australia, 22/02/06. <https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/9141>

Implementing selection and optimising flock structures in Merino flocks. / Kelly, M; Swan, Andrew; Richards, J et al.
International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science. ed. / Pierre Cronje; Deborah Maxwell. Vol. 54 Armidale, Australia: University of New England, 2006. p. 86-90.

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