Sheep Genetics, Reproduction and Lambing

Click on the links below for information on

• Genetics
• Sheep Flock Improvement Program
• Top Animal Report
• National Ram Report
• Other Performance Programs (External Links)
• Lambing
• Reproduction / Breeding
• Sheep Breeds (External Links)

Genetics

These links provide information on performance records, Estimated Progenty Differences and sheep breeding terminology.

• Performance Records - Do You Really Need More Paper?
• Using Performance Records for Sheep Selection
• Fitting EPDs Into Your Selection System
• Sire Reference Schemes
• Selecting The Right Ram With EPDs
• Glossary Of Sheep Breeding Terminology (Order No. 00-079)

Sheep Flock Improvement Program

These links provide information about the Ontario Sheep Flock Improvement Program and performance results from 2007, 2008, and 2009. As of September 7, 2010 the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA) has taken over the program. As a result, all data collection and inquiry responses are conducted by OSMA. To contact OSMA visit www.ontariosheep.org or email general@ontariosheep.org.

• The Sheep Flock Improvement Program (SFIP)
• Sheep Flock Improvement Program Enrolment Form (doc 84 kb)
• Sheep Flock Improvement Program EPDs
• Genetic Evaluation Indexes for Sheep Breeders
• SFIP Participants by Breed - 2007
• SFIP Participants by Breed - 2008
• SFIP Participants by Breed - 2009
• SFIP Participants -2007
• SFIP Participants - 2008
• SFIP Participants - 2009
• Average Breed Peformance - 2007
• Average Breed Performance - 2008
• Average Breed Performance - 2009
• Range in Estimated Progeny Differences (EPD) Values by Trait for Each Breed

Top Animal Report

These reports rank Ontario tested animals on their genetic potential.

• Top Animal Report
• Top Dorset-Polled Animals
• Top Rideau Animals
• Top Suffolk Animals

National Ram Report

These reports rank animals on their genetic potential from across Canada.

• Explanation for the Top/Elite Ram Reports
  English explanation of national reports and list of English headings for the national reports
  

• Top/Elite Ram Reports (external link)
  National Ram report lists for : Border Leicester, Canadian Arcott, Dorset, Hampshire, Ile de France, North Country Cheviot, Polypay, Rideau Arcott, Romanov, and Suffolk breeds - housed on the CEPOQ website.
  

Other Performance Programs (External Links)

Links to other genetic evaluation programs

• LambPlan
  Australian genetic improvement program.
• Sheep Improvement Ltd. - Genetic Improvement
  New Zealand sheep genetic evaluation program.
• Signet
  United Kingdom sheep genetic evaluation program.

Lambing

Factsheets providing information on lambing

• Hypothermia in Newborn Lambs (Order No. 98-089)
• Care of the Newborn Lamb (Order No. 98-087)
• Assisting the Ewe at Lambing (Order No. 98-091)
• Lambing Diary (Publication 834)

Reproduction / Breeding

Factsheets providing information on breeding and reproduction

• Out-of-Season Breeding Alternatives for Sheep (Order No. 08-065)
• Scanning $en$e
• Pregnancy Scanning: Management Tips (Order No. 02-061)
• Breeding Options for a Commercial Sheep Flock
• Using MGA to Enhance Out-of-Season Breeding in Sheep
• Crossbreeding

Sheep Breeds (External Links)

These external links include information on breeds of sheep.

• Breed Information
  Canadian Sheep Breeders Association description of breeds.
• Sheep Breeds
  Brief descriptions of many sheep breeds worldwide, as well as the area where they are located.