Precision Sheep Management Webinars - Please Register
All webinars start at 12.30
EDST
Please log in 10 minutes ahead of time. Audio is provided by telephone connection
Please Register with Cheryl Pope -
cheryl.pope@industry.nsw.gov.au. Places are limited.
Important: do not pass your login on to others
Monday 15th March 2010 - Weigh Matrix
Software used to make weigh calculations based on sequential walk over weighing data
Tues 16th March 2010 - Selection Assist
This software developed by Jess Richards, Col Langford, Kevin Atkins and Phil Graham, NSW DPI, will enable advisors or classers to help producers decide on a breeding direction, which is applicable to their flock. The aim of this program is to give additional information to enable producers to be more confident about what the likely outcome of a breeding objective will be. It also shows the impact of reproductive rates and where the progress can come from within a flock.
Wed 17th March 2010 - Pedigree matrix
Software used to analyse raw data from Pedigree Matchmaker file
Thurs 18th March 2010 - On Farm Fibre Measurement Calculator
The OFFM Calculator has been developed by K.D. Atkins and S.J.Semple, with support and funding from Australian Wool Innovation,as a multi-purpose tool that can be downloaded from the web-for regular review and as an MS Excel tool for interactive training during workshop development and workshop delivery. Basic information on flock size and structure and average (adult) fibre diameter are required. The output is in the form of a profit map over time with some suggested changes for increasing profit by altering structure or selection method.