Testing for Genetic Gain

If you can use a little help to get ahead of the pack this service may help. The use of a worm egg count as another tool to use in your ranking/indexing and classing procedures can provide you and your clients (in the case of a stud) with the security that you are breeding in a direction that selects for worm resistance. In many breeds this has been proven to be a highly repeatable trait. Supplied in excel format that can easily be loaded into most indexing and classing programs.

Sample collection for genetic testing: We supply (free of charge) individual bags that have a panel for writing tag number on in permanent marker. Take individual samples from rectum of animal using gloved finger. (Disposable gloves readily available from your local supermarket). Place sample in bag and ensure tag number is clearly marked on bag. Ideally this is an operation for two or more people one sampling the other clearly writing the tag numbers on the bag!

Example of results that can then be used for Genetic selection:
Tag No or Name	Total Egg/Gram	Strongyle	Nematodirus
Y-1234	60	30	30
Y-4566	120	90	20
OR-7767	90	30	60
OR- 2234	0	0	0
PUR-7776	300	270	30
PUR-7785	60	60	0
GR-233	120	90	30
GR-145	90	90	0
Individual Samples from a Mob > 50 samples	$3.50 per sample (gst inc)

Identify Ewes in Lamb and Save:

The benifits of scanning ewes speaks for itself; identifying ewes that are dry in a mob gives you the option to sell those "unproductive" animals or join them again as well as running them separatley as their feed requirement are much less than the pregnant ewe. Additionally twin bearing ewes can be managed separatley according to their additional nutritional requirments. The benifits go on...including the genetic gain in time if continually selecting for fertility.

Stockwatch highly recommends:

ME & TA Connolly Scanning Service

Ph: 02 6978 0204

Mobile: 0419 780 203

Email: michaelandtraceyc@bigpond.com

Mick offers a proffessional reliable service at a good rate, is very efficient and has extensive experience with sheep meaning your valued animals will be treated with care. Micks equipment includes a three way draft. If you are thinking of scanning we suggest you give Mick a call.

Animal Sale / Information Cards

Data entry, sorting printing laminating all the hard work done for you! Contact us for more details. Basically you provide the information on each animal and we'll compile the cards and get them to you in a timely manner, efficient and cost effective. No more late frustrating nights at the computer trying to collate all the data when you should be concentrating on the sale team!

Contact us for more details:

salecards@stockwatchlab

Not all animals are equal....Place selection pressure on worm resistance for a healthier animals.

Worm resistance is highly heritable, so individual testing will show significant gains in only a few years.

Additional Services

Identify Ewes in Lamb and Save:

What does it Cost?

Horse Worm Test:

First Test $33....others sent with same kit $27.50