Module 9 knowledge check

Which of the following profit drivers most directly to breeding?

Efficiently meeting market specifications

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Reproductive performance

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Wool production

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All of the above

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the concept of ‘fit for purpose’ in relation to the animals within a livestock enterprise?

Livestock that thrive in the environment and meet the specifications of the target market.

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Livestock that consistently deliver to market specifications.

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Livestock that can thrive across a range of environmental and seasonal conditions.

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Livestock that can produce both wool and meat that consistently attract premium prices.

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In terms of genetic gain, the concept of ‘selection intensity’ can be defined as…

Regularly making accurate selection decisions.

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Selecting the best animals more often.

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Balancing animal selection with age structure of the flock.

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Selecting a large number of high-performing animals for breeding in a single year.

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A SMART breeding objective is one that is…

Specific, monitored, accurate, repeatable and has a clear timeframe for achievement.

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Specific, measurable, accurate, repeatable and has a clear timeframe for achievement.

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Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timebound.

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Specific, measurable, accurate, relevant and timebound.

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Which of the following tactics can be employed to increase the rate of genetic gain in a flock?

Joining ewes at a younger age (e.g. 7–10 months of age)

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Split joining, in which superior rams are used twice

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Elite joining, where rams are selectively joined to ewes that are similar for specific attributes together (like with like)

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All of the above

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How can producers track progress against their breeding objective?

Visually assess and score a sample of ewes and lambs annually

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Use objective measurement to track progress

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Evaluate productivity and profitability data

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All of the above

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