Implementing & Optimising Genomic Prediction Tools for commercial Merino Producers - Project.

The aim of this Integrated R&D Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) project is to demonstrate and identify clear pathways for commercial Merino sheep producers to utilise a single or combination of current and emerging genetic and genomic tools in their ewe and ram selections to successfully improve genetic gain.

  • How to get involved in the project?

    The current tools will include Flock Profile (FP), Ram Team Manager/Tracker, Genomic Breeding Values (GBVs - developed in project P.PSH.1483) and Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs).

    The project will help you use these tools to make well informed selection decisions for your replacement rams and ewes.

    Participant Agreement

  • Find out more about the Genomic Only Breeding Value development.

    A R&D project (2023-2024) aimed to obtain experience and validate the value of genomic testing commercial Merino Sheep. For the moderately accurate Genomic Only Breeding Value (gBV) the break-even cost of genotyping males in a commercial multiplier flock was approximately $250.

    Read the Final Report - P.PSH.1483

  • Where to Genonic Only Breeding Values (gBVs) fit?

    The genomic tools currently available to the Merino industry include - Flock Profile; Genomic Only Breeding Values and Australian Sheep Breeding Values.

    Download Summary Genomic Tools