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Using IWDR for Selection, EBVs and Colony Planning

     

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  • 00:00 – Intro and Understanding MyDogs
  • 02:15 – Performing a test mating, understanding health scores and accuracy
  • 07:35 – Access more info about genetic selection and inbreeding principles via IWDR resources
  • 09:20 – Breed stock data quality and accuracy – how to know where to improve your data
  • 11:17 – Accessing and using pedigrees
  • 12:00 – Adding a dog
  • 14:02 – Keys for successful selection
  • 16:42 – Comparing potential breeding matches and choosing superior matches
  • 25:35 – Reviewing young breeding candidates / potential breeders for genetic quality and diversity
  • 29:17 – Export / download data and manipulating it in excel
  • 32:27 – Should we add more data, and if so, where should we start?
  • 38:00 – How to develop meaningful and accurate EBV’s
  • 43:28 – Heritability intro, and using EBVs and heritability to analyse data based off BCL items
  • 56:47 – Heritability overview; measuring variation and making genetic improvement to avoid trait stagnation
  • 1:01:47 – Production planning
  • 1:03:46 – Staffing and practically managing genetic improvement