Breeding & Genetics Genetic Selection & PROLIFIcacy

Discover how genetic selection and the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) help sheep producers make smarter breeding decisions using performance data and Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) to improve flock health, productivity, and long-term profitability.

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Camren Maierle, American Lamb Board

Camren Maierle walks producers through using NSIP estimated breeding values and genomic selection to drive prolificacy gains. He explains why ram selection drives most genetic progress, why selecting twins falls short compared to EBVs, and how to balance prolificacy against parasite resistance, growth, and operation-fit goals.

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