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Focus on heritable performance – use EBVs
I’ve had an unusual path to sheep breeding, which means few preconceptions! Along the way one of my missions was helping launch SIL.
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Work with a breeder who uses SIL or Breedplan
Some people feel estimated breeding values (EBVs) from a genetic evaluation system like SIL or Breedplan are an unnecessary complication, and prefer visual selection.
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Align breeding values to your farm management goals
Gary Basher (pictured with wife Elizabeth) spent four decades developing Howard Head farm in Upper Moutere with a breeding programme to reflect a very particular environment.
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