Genetics and wool quality

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	Visual Sheep Scores Waterproof pocket guide that provides sheep breeders and sheep classers with a quick and simple scoring system on which to visually assess 19 wool quality, conformation and breech traits. Code: GW026 Published: September 2007 Availability: Hardcopy AWI AWI helpline on 1800 070 099 Download: Introduction and wool quality traits Page 1-25 (PDF 2.8Mb) Conformation traits Pages 26-37 (PDF 624Kb) Breech traits Pages 38-56 (PDF 1.3Mb)
	Proceedings of the Trangie QPLU$ Open Day The take-home message for producers from the QPlu$ study is clear – well-defined breeding objectives and improved selection accuracy mean greater certainty in the selection process and faster rates of genetic gain. Code: GW019 Published: June 2007 Availability: Hardcopy AWI Download Proceedings (PDF 668Kb)
	Merino breeding for profit Brochure outlining the outcomes from the SARDI Selection Demonstration Flock project. The study found that while all trialed breeding methods made good genetic progress and a combination of strategies can be used in any flock, a strategy based on objective estimates of genetic performance achieved the highest dollar return. Code: GW025 Published: February 2007 Availability: Hardcopy AWI Download brochure (PDF 3Mb)
	Merino Superior Sires No. 12 Australian Merino Sire Evaluation Association, NSW DPI, CSIRO This report allows direct comparison of Merino sires evaluated at seven medium and five fine wool Central Test Sire Evaluation sites across Australia. The data is also available online and can be interrogated using the MSS query tool. Published: January 2007 Availability: Hardcopy AWI Download Merino Superior Sires (PDF 725Kb)
	Breeding for breech flystrike reduction Insight fact sheet Naturally bare breech Merinos could be the key to a permanently robust and manageable form of breech fly strike reduction within one’s flock. Code: GW023 Published: October 2006 Availability: Harcopy AWI Download Insight fact sheet (PDF 150Kb)

	Tracking Genetic Progress in the Merino The Merino industry is constantly changing and progressing in order to meet demands of current and future markets. This brochure outlines the genetic progress achieved in the Australian Merino over the last 25 years. Code: GW022 Published: June 2006 Availability: Harcopy AWI Download Brochure (PDF 929Kb)

	On farm fibre measurement quality assurance brochure A question and answer brochure about on farm fibre measurement which includes information about assuring the quality of your OFFM provider and a case study of how fibre testing is heralding a new wool era. Code: GW021 Published: June 2006 Availability: Harcopy AWI Download Report (PDF 839Kb)
	SARDI SDF report A report from the SARDI Selection Demonstration Flock, detailing the conclusions from 10 years of research. The project has shown that genetic improvement can be made simultaneously in reducing mean fibre diameter and increasing fleece weight, with consequent improvements in wool returns. Code: GW020 Published: June 2006 Availability: Hardcopy AWI Download Report (PDF 1Mb)
	Sheep Genetics Sheep Genetics brochure A summary of the Sheep Genetics initiative of AWI and Meat and Livestock Australia, aimed at helping woolgrowers and sheepmeat producers achieve higher rates of genetic gain in their flocks. Code: GW014 Published: October 2005 Availability: Hardcopy AWI Download the brochure (PDF 1.5Mb) Sheep Genetics - case studies booklet Booklet containing twelve case studies of producers from across Australia who are using genetics to aid their sheep breeding and selection systems and improve productivity. Code: GW015 Published: October 2005 Availability: Hardcopy AWI Download the case studies booklet (PDF 1.3Mb)
	SheepGenomics Folder of factsheets A folder containing factsheets regarding SheepGenomics. This program aims to find the key sheep genes and their functions needed to improve animal health, welfare and productivity, and ultimately sheep producer profits. Code: GW016 Published: September 2005 Availability: Hardcopy AWI or visit http://www.sheepgenomics.com/
	Review of Genetic Alternatives to Tail Docking and Mulesing in Sheep Dr Peter James This review assesses potential sheep breeding objectives that may confer genetic resistance to breech blowfly strike. Code: GW005 Published: 2004 Availability: Download: Full report (381Kb)
	Merino Bloodline Performance Package New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) This information can help commercial woolgrowers assess the benefits and financial returns of commonly used Merino bloodlines. Based on wether trial information, it uses fleece weight, fibre diameter, wool quality traits, and body weight to describe gross margin per DSE for each bloodline. Code: GW018 Published: Biennially, commencing 2005 Availability: Hardcopy AWI www.merinobloodlines.com.au
	OFFM Calculator Australian Sheep Industry CRC Decision support tool freely available to woolgrowers and wool brokers to assess the expected financial benefits of applying OFFM to wool enterprises, separated into clip preparation, breeding and selection. Code: GW007 Published: September 2004 Availability: Download: OFFM Calculator (Excel 751Kb)
	OFFM-QA Accredited Operators AWEX The national OFFM quality assurance (OFFM-QA) scheme aims to provide users with confidence to use OFFM technologies, systems and measurements. The OFFM web site provides a list of organisations that have succeeded in meeting all of the requirements of the OFFM-QA program and are fully accredited. Code: GW008 Published: May 2005 Availability: Download: wooloffm.com.au
	OFFM Instrument Evaluation Trial Results of a trial to compare on-farm and Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) measurement of wool samples collected on-farm. The trial results have resolved the issues surrounding when and how the two competing machines should be used and the best location on a sheep for sampling. Code: GW010 Published: May 2004 Availability: Download: wooloffm.com.au
	Technical Basis for Allocation of DMFR Levels Based on Crutching History A report on the technical basis for allocation of Dark and Medullated Fibre Risk levels based on crutching history. Code: GW012 Published: May 2004 Availability: Download: Report (PDF 38Kb)