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Sheep Improvement Limited (SIL) - the first 10 years: Introductory remarks

Sheep Improvement Limited (SIL) - the first 10 years: Introductory remarks
Peer reviewed
Newman S-AN
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, Volume 69, p 148, Jun 2009

Article class: Conference Presentation

Subject Terms: Genetics, Information systems/technology

Animal Type: Sheep

Publisher: New Zealand Society of Animal Production

Abstract

Garrick et al. (1992) defined the six major components of performance recording schemes designed for genetic improvement on a national scale as committed buyers, motivated breeders, database, genetic technology, animal breeding research, and extension. The major factor determining the effectiveness of a national scheme is the way that each of these components is matched to industry needs and... Continued

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