Abstract
Introduction: • Breech fly strike is a major problem - Mulesing has been used as a control method - Being phased out due to welfare concerns • Breeding for resistance through indicator traits - Wrinkle, wool cover and colour, dags and fleece rot • Require correlations between indicator and production traits • Across v within flock effects also an issue ... Importance of Visual Traits: • Main goal to increase breech strike resistance • Other goals - Easy care sheep - Reduced urine stain - Reduced crutching - Reduced reliance on chemicals - Improved wool quality
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | Sheep CRC 2010: Sheep CRC Research Conference: Transforming Wool, Meat & the Sheep that produce them - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 20 Oct 2010 → 21 Oct 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | Sheep CRC 2010: Sheep CRC Research Conference: Transforming Wool, Meat & the Sheep that produce them |
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| City | Adelaide, Australia |
| Period | 20/10/10 → 21/10/10 |
Keywords
- Animal Breeding
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