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Test your knowledge – Making genetic gain

Meat & Livestock Australia December 20, 2023

Introduction to Sheep Genetics MateSel Test your knowledge – Making genetic gain

Question 1 of 3

1. Question
To increase genetic gain, which of the following can you do?
- 1. Genotype young animals to use them earlier
- 2. Consider accuracy of ASBVs and indexes when making selection decisions
- 3. Undertake an artificial breeding program (AI or ET) bringing in a high merit sire
- 4. All of the above
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Question 2 of 3

2. Question
If I genotype my animals, does that mean I do not need to record trait?
- 1. True
- 2. False
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Question 3 of 3

3. Question
What tools can be used to increase genetic gain?
- 1. Set a breeding objective and searching for appropriate animals which will help me reach my goal
- 2. Use MateSel to make selection decisions whilst managing inbreeding and co-ancestry
- 3. All of the above
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