Ewe

Genetics

 

Erroneous selection plans

  • Selection for body folds and face wool to increase wool production.
  • Selection for blocky conformation to increase meat production.

Difficult selection decisions

  • Balance between meat, wool, and milk.
  • How to select for reproductive traits, fitness, and carcass merit?
  • What emphasis to put on mature size?


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