National Sheep Improvement Program Workshops May 2-9, 2018
National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) Workshops are being conducted May 2-9, 2018 in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. View the attached flyer for more details including registration information.
Getting your Genetics Right: Converting Performance Records into Relevant Decision-Making Tools.
Topics being covered:
- Defining and ranking of traits
- How genetic information, estimated breeding values (EBV), can assist in improving performance traits
- Selection for parasite resistance in pasture raised sheep and goats
- Development of breeding objectives and approaches to selection of breeding animals
- Fecal egg count and live ultrasound demo
- What is an EBV worth?
- Enrolling and using the NSIP System
- Breeding soundness exams