Genetic selection and using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV)

Authors

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

Publication Date

7-2020

ISBN

DPIRD-74

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

City

Perth, Western Australia

Abstract

Genetic selection enables both wool and sheep producers to make positive and permanent genetic gains in their flock. Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV) are the most effective tool sheep producers can use to select rams and ewes to genetically improve their flocks.

Number of Pages

5

Keywords

genetic selection, genetic gains, Australian Sheep Breeding Values, ASBV

Disciplines

Sheep and Goat Science

Recommended Citation

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia. (2020), Genetic selection and using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV). Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, Western Australia. Factsheet.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/10

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