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Estimating genetic progress in a Suffolk sheep group breeding scheme

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 November 2021

M. Araghi ,
G. E. Pollott  and
M. K. Curran
M. Araghi
Affiliation:
Wye College - University of London, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5AH
G. E. Pollott
Affiliation:
Wye College - University of London, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5AH
M. K. Curran
Affiliation:
Wye College - University of London, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5AH
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In November 1989, ten Suffolk breeders co-operated to establish a nucleus flock at Wye College, University of London, known as the Wye Suffolk Improvement Group (WSIG). The members contributed 10 ewes each to the base flock. The objective of the group was to produce breeding stock with lean carcasses for the current lamb market. The objective of this study was to estimate breeding values (EBV) of live animal traits, measured annually on the lamb crop, and to plot any genetic trends over a six-year period.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 1997 , 1997 , pp. 174
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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1997

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