Resources for Ram Breeders…
SheepMetriX Resources
Testing Services
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Riverina Wool Testers - Download your test request form here.
The Australian Wool Testing Authority - Download your test request form here.
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Neogen provides premium genomic testing for the Australian sheep industry.
Contact the SheepMetriX team for more information.
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Neogen’s Smart Flock Profile provides the average genetic merit of a flock or mob based on the collection of DNA samples for a random sample of 20 animals. Smart Flock Profile is only available for Merinos at this stage.
Contact the SheepMetriX team for more information.
Software Options
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Kool Collect & Kool Perform
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Stockbook
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Sheep Genetics
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It all begins with a plan. Use our simple Breeding Objective template to identify the key profitability drivers in your flock, and what genetic parameters to focus on next.
Contact the SheepMetriX team for more information.
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Sally Martin from SheepMetriX has put together a series of videos in conjunction with the Local Land Services to assist with data collation on Excel.
Find these videos on our eID Courses page.
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Agrista’s Productivity & Profitability Webinar & Podcast - ‘eID does it add value?’
Farms Advice Podcast - ‘How to Implement EIDs for Sheep/Goats’
Data Collection Equipment
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TruTest XR5000
Gallagher TW -3 or TWR - 5
Te Pari Macrostock Weigh Scale
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Industry Extension
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Visit Sheep Genetics website
Click here to download the percentile band tables
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Download the latest Visual Score guide
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Visit Sheep Genetics for a guide to ASBVs
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Download the MERINOSELECT Indexes - Breeder Guide 2024
Resources for Commercial Producers…
SheepMetriX Resources
Benchmarking Services
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Riverina Wool Testers - Download your test request form here.
The Australian Wool Testing Authority - Download your test request form here.
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Neogen’s Smart Flock Profile provides the average genetic merit of a flock or mob based on the collection of DNA samples for a random sample of 20 animals. Smart Flock Profile is only available for Merinos at this stage.
Contact the SheepMetriX team for more information.
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Using fleece test results the SheepMetriX team can generate within mob indexes and allocate a ranking to the top and bottom sheep in that mob, allowing culling decisions to be made easy.
Contact the SheepMetriX team for more information.
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Track your genetic progress using RamSelect’s, Ram Team Manager, and gain valuable benchmarks to help inform ram buying decisions.
Also view your Flock Profile Results via RamSelect.
Sheep Genetics
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It all begins with a plan. Use our simple Breeding Objective template to identify the key profitability drivers in your flock, and what genetic parameters to focus on next.
Contact the SheepMetriX team for more information.
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Sally Martin from SheepMetriX has put together a series of videos in conjunction with the Local Land Services to assist with data collation on Excel.
Find these videos on our eID Courses page.
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Data Collection Equipment
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TruTest XR5000
Gallagher TW -3 or TWR - 5
Te Pari Macrostock Weigh Scale
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Basic Software
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Learn more about how to manipulate your data through Excel with one of our eID courses.
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Free subscription with equipment purchase. Learn more…
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Visit Sheep Genetics for a guide to ASBVs
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Download the MERINOSELECT Indexes - Buyer Guide 2024
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Download the latest Visual Score guide
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Visit Sheep Genetics website
Click here to download the percentile band tables
