Sheep Genetics, Reproduction and Lambing
Click on the links below for information on:
- Genetics
- Performance Programs (External Links)
- Lambing
- Reproduction / Breeding
- Sheep Breeds (External Links)
Genetics
These links provide information on performance records, Estimated Progenty Differences and sheep breeding terminology.
- Performance Records - Do You Really Need More Paper?
- Using Performance Records for Sheep Selection
- Fitting EPDs Into Your Selection System
- Selecting The Right Ram With EPDs
- Glossary Of Sheep Breeding Terminology (Order No. 00-079)
Performance Programs (External Links)
Links to other genetic evaluation programs
- GenOvis
GenOvis is the Canadian genetic evaluation program for sheep producers. - CSGES
The Canadian Sheep Genetics Evaluation System (CSGES) blog site contains technical documentation for the genetic evaluations and online program used in the GenOvis program - LambPlan
Australian genetic improvement program. - Sheep Improvement Ltd. - Genetic
Improvement
New Zealand sheep genetic evaluation program. - Signet
United Kingdom sheep genetic evaluation program. - Hypothermia in Newborn Lambs (Order No. 98-089)
- Care of the Newborn Lamb (Order No. 98-087)
- Assisting the Ewe at Lambing (Order No. 98-091)
- Lambing Diary (Publication 834)
- Understanding Lamb Mortality (Order No. 12-031)
- Sheep Reproduction Basics and Conception Rates (Order No. 12-037)
- Out-of-Season Breeding Alternatives for Sheep (Order No. 08-065)
- Pregnancy Scanning: Management Tips (Order No. 02-061)
- Breeding Options for a Commercial Sheep Flock
- Crossbreeding
- Choosing Breeds for Producing Profitable Market Lambs
- Sheep Breeds
Brief descriptions of many sheep breeds worldwide, as well as the area where they are located.
Lambing
Factsheets providing information on lambing
Reproduction / Breeding
Factsheets providing information on breeding and reproduction
Sheep Breeds (External Links)
These external links include information on breeds of sheep.
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