An evaluation of classing merino sheep for fleece rot susceptibility [body strike indicator]

A total of 626 hogget ewes, from 15 genotypes known to vary in fleece rot susceptibility, were assessed by 3 classers in each of 2 experiments before fleece rot was induced. In all cases the classers were able to identify flocks resistant and susceptible to fleece rot. Some classers were also able t...

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Published inAustralian journal of experimental agriculture Vol. 27; no. 4
Main Authors Raadsma, H.W. (New South Wales Dept. of Agriculture, Trangie (Australia). Agricultural Research Centre), Kearins, R.D. (New South Wales Dept. of Agriculture, Dubbo (Australia)), Watts, J.E. (Merck, Sharp and Dohme (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Ingleburn), Bennett, N.W, Coy, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1987
Subjects
CLASIFICACION
CLASSIFICATION
ENFERMEDADES DE LOS ANIMALES
LAINE
LANA
MALADIE DES ANIMAUX
OVIN
OVINOS
RACE
RAZAS
RESISTANCE AUX MALADIES
RESISTENCIA A LA ENFERMEDAD
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Summary:A total of 626 hogget ewes, from 15 genotypes known to vary in fleece rot susceptibility, were assessed by 3 classers in each of 2 experiments before fleece rot was induced. In all cases the classers were able to identify flocks resistant and susceptible to fleece rot. Some classers were also able to distinguish between resistant and susceptible sheep within a flock. The potential role of sheep classers in relation to selective breeding against fleece rot is discussed.
Bibliography:L73
8801992
ISSN:0816-1089
1446-5574
DOI:10.1071/EA9870493