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Services

Sheep Genetics Service Provision

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Data entry into Sheep Genetics

  • Data collection, entry and formatting

  • Validation and submission using Pedigree Master

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Optimising mating selection decisions

  • Use of MateSel to balance genetic gain and inbreeding

  • Integrating pedigree information and ASBVs

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Assistance with using online tools

  • Uploading ram sale and semen catalogues

  • Maintaining current RamSelect database

Commercial data management

 

Sire selection utilising ASBVs to target flock breeding objectives

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Maintenance of individual animal production records

  • Growth rates and condition score

  • Successive reproduction

  • Fleece weight and micron

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Custom index provision targeting profit drivers

  • RamPower index provision

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Assistance with on-farm data collection

  • Preparation of data files to upload to electronic equipment

  • Data collection using Tru-test stick reader and indicator

EID equipment for hire

 

Perfect for those who are looking at getting started with EID or additional data collection, but haven't yet invested in the hardware for the job.

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The following equipment is available for hire:

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  • Tru-test XR5000 weigh scale indicator

  • Tru-test XRS2 stick reader

  • Tru-test MP600 load bars

  • Zebra iMZ220 barcode printer

  • Data logic 3D barcode scanner

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Please get in touch for more information, and to secure availability for your upcoming data collection jobs.

Data management for stud flocks

 

Breeding program design based on breeding objectives

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Assistance with on-farm data collection

  • Preparation of data files to upload to electronic equipment

  • Data collection using Tru-test stick reader and indicator

  • Condition scoring

  • DNA sampling for genomics or parentage

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Custom index provision based on flock data or ASBVs

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Production of ram sale catalogues

On-farm data collection

 

Pre-joining

  • Condition scoring

  • Body weighing

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Pregnancy scanning

  • Pregnancy status

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Lamb marking

  • EID allocation and life data collection

  • DNA sampling for parentage

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Shearing

  • Micron sample collection

  • Fleece weighing

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Software help and support

 

Microsoft Excel

  • Collating data files and maintaining a central database

  • Manipulating data to index animals on performance

  • Generating data files for upload to electronic equipment

 

Pedigree Master

  • Uploading data, validating and submitting to Sheep Genetics

  • Updating ASBVs and extended pedigree details

  • Creating data or ASBV files to use in Excel

 

Tru-test stick readers and indicators

  • Uploading and downloading data files

  • Setting up sessions to display and capture relevant data

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