The range of animal genetics Tips & Tools includes:
- An introduction to LAMBPLAN
- An introduction to MERIONSLECT
- The accuracy and success of EBVs
- Indexes for beef cattle
- Buying better bulls
An introduction to LAMBPLAN (PDF, 942KB)
LAMBPLAN enables sheep breeders to reduce the risk associated with ram selection, improve the rate of genetic gain of their flocks, more reliably meet market specifications and improve overall productivity.
An introduction to MERINOSELECT (PDF, 494KB)
MERINOSELECT can help you identify sheep in terms of their genetic potential and the value they can bring to your business.
The accuracy and success of EBVs (PDF, 244KB)
This factsheet outlines the benefits of using BREEDPLAN estimated breeding values (EBVs) if you are trying to make genetic improvement and predict progeny performance in your beef enterprise. EBVs are now available to allow genetic change for many of the economically important traits.
$ Indexes for beef cattle (PDF,398KB)
This factsheet describes what $Indexes are, how they are calculated and how to put them into practice.
Buying better bulls (PDK, 284KB)
The difficult task of bull buying can be made easier and more precise by using BREEDPLAN estimated breeding values (EBVs). This factsheet also helps you evaluate the 'hidden' traits when buying bulls.
More information
Hard copies of these publications can be ordered through MLA's publications database, by emailing publications@mla.com.au or calling 1800 675 717.