Paddock Chat
Local knowledge from a paddock near you. Paddock Chat is a West Midlands Group Original Podcast created to support local growers and help solve farming challenges without having to leave the paddock. The West Midlands Group is a not-for-profit grower group located in Dandaragan, two hours North East of Perth.
Paddock Chat
Implementing ASBVs to boost flock production
Are you currently using ASBVs to guide your decision making when purchasing rams?
If you haven’t had a go at using Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV) just yet, this episode will give you a better understanding of what they are, and how you can apply them to your operation to improve productivity and profitability.
Essentially, ASBVs are an estimate of the genetic potential a sheep will pass on to its progeny.
They are a great tool to help you decide whether a ram is the right fit for your flock’s performance and genetics goals.
In the episode, Kirra caught up with Murdoch University’s resident sheep genetics expert, Bronwyn Clarke to unpack the topic!
Useful Resources
Getting started with sheep genetics (ASBVs and Indexes)
LAMPLAN
Useful Fact Sheets
MERINOSELECT