The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is hosting national experts from Sheep Genetics [1] for a full-day training forum in Moora on Friday 12 July.
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 [2] or 9651 0540 advising names attending and any dietary requirements.
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 |
| 3.00pm – 3.30pm | LPA update | LPA update from Jacqui Pearson, Technical Officer, DPIRD |