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Using Estimated Breeding Values

By: Andrew Weaver Best Management Practices from the North Carolina Small Ruminant Improvement Program

This publication discusses how producers can interpret and use estimated breeding values in a selection program based on a comparison of two rams.

Small Ruminant Genetic Improvement

By: Andrew Weaver Best Management Practices from the North Carolina Small Ruminant Improvement Program

This publication provides small ruminant producers with guidance on genetic improvement. It covers how to determine selection goals, assess current production, determine required tools, consider components of key equation, and select replacement stock.