Search Page | Sheep Genetics

Vale Professor Andrew Swan

AGBU Staff The following has been written and provided by Andrew's colleagues at AGBU. Vale Dr Andrew Swan, Chief Scientist, ... Evaluation Association (AMSEA). Working with the Advanced Breeding Services group of NSW Agriculture (now NSW DPIRD), he contributed to

Trait measurement

possible. When to measure traits When you submit a record, you provide the relevant age stage that reflects the age of the animals ... weight (WT) How to collect? Using on-farm scales, or scales provided by a carcase scanner. Recorded at: Birth (B) Weaning (W)

Analysis enhancements

Sheep Genetics evaluations are updated and improved each year which ensures breeders have access to the best tools to improve genetic gain