How can we practically incorporate OFDA2000 technology into our genetic selection and wool harvesting process?
Most OFDA2000 users choose to test close to shearing, using the technology as a tool to enhance the power of subjective selection (visual sheep classing). IWG recommend using on-farm wool test results in conjunction with greasy fleece weight data and other objective and subjective breeding traits. Careful consideration should be given to style grades when using subjective traits for selecting animals to be retained in the flock or preparing lines of wool.
