Organization of Sheep Improvement in Norway
E.D. Eikje
Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Hamilton
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Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 1977, 37: 198-205
A National Sheep Breeding Council appointed by the Ministry of
Agriculture is responsible for the sheep improvement programme at the
national level. The smallest unit in the organization is the ram circle
which is a breeding co-operative for progeny te4sting of rams. Most of
the costs related to the breeding work are paid by the government. The
sheep recording service, and the carcass quality and wool quality
assessment services provide the main sources of information about the
animals. Some attempts to simplify the recording are mentioned. Factors
which may affect selection decisions and dissemination of genetic gain
into flocks outside the scheme, together with some likely future
developments, are discussed.
Keywords: NZSAPAB;
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