The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is hosting national experts from Sheep Genetics for a full-day training forum in Katanning on 9 July 2019.
Presented by the Sheep Genetics team, the forum will offer invaluable information and the tools required to drive genetic gain in commercial and stud breeding programs.
This is a free event. Workshop includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Please register to Rebecca Butcher at rebecca.butcher@dpird.wa.gov.au or 9651 0540, advising names attending and any dietary requirements.
Katanning Sheep Genetics Update 2019 - Agenda
| 10.00am – 11.00am | Principles of genetic selection in sheep | Learn the fundamentals of ASBVs and selection indexes |
| 11.00am – 11.30am | Using genetic tools to improve your on-farm profit | How to use ASBVs and selection indexes in your business |
| 11.30am – 12.00pm | Genetics of the Australian sheep flock | Explores current trends in the sheep industry, and looks at where improvements can be made |
| Lunch | ||
| 12.45pm – 1.30pm | The evolving world of genetics: applying the latest developments on farm | Insights into key developments in the genetics space, and where research is being targeted. Learn what tools are now available for use, and what will be available soon |
| 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Arming your genetics tool kit | How to utilise flock profiling, sire benchmarking and RAMPOWER |
| 2.30pm – 3.00pm | Developing a genetic action plan | Develop an action plan for genetic improvement in your flock, including setting a breeding objective and implementing on farm tools to manage the genetics on your farm |
