Understanding your genetic evaluation

Overview

The Sheep Genetics and BREEDPLAN genetic evaluations calculate ASBVs and EBVs, respectively, are run by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU). This eLearning has been developed to give breeders and buyers a better understanding of the genetic evaluations used to calculate their breeding values.

Each section has a video for you to watch, before moving you on to a quiz to check your understanding of the content. You are welcome to re-watch the videos and re-try the questions as often as you need.

You can also pick and choose the sections you do, and come back to this eLearning module whenever you need a refresher.

Learning Objectives

At completion of this module, you will have a better understanding of:

The process of calculating breeding values
The advantages of recording phenotypes, fixes effects and pedigree
How genomics can be used in genetic evaluations
The impact of trait heritability and correlations
Linkage and accuracy in genetic evaluations
Multibreed evaluations
How Sheep Genetics and BREEDPLAN genetic evaluations deliver breeding values

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1. Introduction to the evaluations 1 quiz

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Introductory survey – Understanding your genetic evaluation

2. Phenotypes 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Phenotypes

3. Fixed effects 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Fixed effects

4. Pedigree 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Pedigree

5. Genomics 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Genomics

6. Heritability 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Heritability

7. Correlations 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Correlations

8. Linkage 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Linkage

9. Accuracy 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Accuracy

10. Multibreed analysis 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge: Multibreed analysis

11. The evaluations 1 quiz

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Wrap up survey – Understanding your genetic evaluation

About Instructor

Meat & Livestock Australia

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry by investing in research and marketing activities. Through it's subsidiary companies, MLA also accelerates innovation across the value chain and delivers the industry’s integrity and on-farm quality assurance programs. Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in all eLearning modules. However, MLA cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in the training packages. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. MLA accepts no liability for any losses incurred if you rely solely on this material and excludes all liability as a result of reliance by any person on such information or advice. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all rights are expressly reserved. Requests for further authorisation should be directed to the Content Manager, PO Box 1961, North Sydney, NSW 2059 or info@mla.com.au. © Meat & Livestock Australia 2020 ABN 39 081 678 364. MLA acknowledges the matching funds provided by the Australian Government to support the research and development detailed in this eLearning module.

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Overview

Learning Objectives

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About Instructor

Meat & Livestock Australia

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