SHEEP

Breeding objectives should top the list

ACCORDING TO Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA’s) sheep genetics senior development officer Peta Bradley, having a clear picture of a breeding objective should be every prime lamb producer’s priority before investing in new genetics.

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A breeding objective will help producers identify traits, expressed as Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs).

A breeding objective will help producers identify traits, expressed as Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs).

"Breeding objectives will help producers identify traits, expressed as Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs), to improve profitability and/or reduce costs of production," Bradley said. "Before you...

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