Abstract
Performance measurements in commercial sheep flocks can improve production in the short-term, contribute to genetic gain and can be used to target specific markets and implement precision management. The benefits of performance measurement for enterprises that produce wool, prime lambs or both are discussed. Measurement of fibre diameter may increase income from wool, and measurement of liveweight may increase income from meat; additional benefits can be realised from other performance measurements.
| Original language | English |
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| 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 | 80-84 |
| 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 |
Conference
| Conference | Sheep CRC 2006: 2006 Australian Sheep Industry CRC Conference |
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| City | Orange, Australia |
| Period | 22/02/06 → 23/02/06 |
Keywords
- Animal Breeding
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