Test your knowledge: Choosing the right index

Question 1

Michael and Doris are breeding Poll Dorsets in the Western District of Victoria. They see value in increasing the eating quality of their flock. A lot of their commercial clients are running high stocking rates in the high rainfall zone. What index should they use?

Question 2:

Fred is breeding Dorper rams for his own commercial flock. He is running a self-replacing flock so he uses the Maternal indexes. What index should he be using?

A Merino stud is interested in genetic gain that is balanced across sheepmeat and wool. Their clients get about equal income from wool and sheep sales. Many of their clients are very aware of the value of reproductive performance and are looking for that in their rams. What index should this stud use?