We have provided some general terms and desciptions to better help you understand some of the terminology used. If there are any other terms you are unsure of please contact Janelle Holzberger.
An ASBV is an estimate of the genetic potential a sheep will pass on to its progeny. ASBVs are calculated by Sheep Genetics and allow across-flock comparison of genetic merit.
Instrument measuring the presence of stiff fibres protruding from knitted fabric that could cause discomfort in contact with skin.
Pertaining to the genome, all of the genetic information possessed by any organism.
The genotype of an individual is the genetic information carried by the sheep gene's, whether or not the genes are actively expressed as proteins.
A parasite contortus that infest the abomasums and by sucking blood cause haemonchosis that is characterised by anaemia.
The feel of wool determined by stiffness, softness, smoothness etc.
The process of matching a lamb to its ewe based on closeness of association as ewes and lambs file past an electronic tag reader.
The phenotype denotes all the observable characteristics of an individual, such as physical appearance and internal physiology.
Software developed by the CRC to determine the relative dollar value of a ram based on key breeding values, characteristics of the ewe flock and anticipated prices for wool and meat.
A micro-array of tiny squares containing DNA strands designed to test for the presence of single nucleotide polymorphism markers.
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