Fro Farm, Abergavenny 

Focus Site Project: Genomics – the benefits of testing to help breeding decisions

Project aims:

  • To compare the benefits of genomic testing against parental average data when selecting which bulls to use on which cows for the best genetic gain.
  • To select breeding targets.
  • To see if any changes need to be made to the breeding criteria.
  • To see if any changes need to be made for bull selection to reflect this.

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