Updates
Coefficient of Variation in LW is around 10 – 12%
September 1, 2011
In a flock averaging 60 kg live weight, we can expect a Standard Deviation of about 6 kg (10%). This means that we can expect the following distribution of live weight:
- about 16% of the flock will be under 54kg
- 34% between 54 and 60kg
- 34% between 60 – 67kg
- 16% will be over 67kg
This strongly backs up the need for farmers to not only to know the average weight of their ewes but also the range and make a real effort to bring up the bottom end.
We can expect that this will reduce the rate of dries and ultimately enhance their scanning result.
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THE LATEST THINKING FROM ABACUS BIO
Abacus Bio is the “genetic engine’ for Kelso, and leaders in genetic development for sheep in New Zealand. Abacus Bio’s Peter Fennessy works closely with Kelso, and following are some of his most recent observations. There is some really interesting stuff in here – please don’t hesitate to contact Matt Holden if there is anything you’d like to discuss further from this.