Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV's)
Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) are an estimate of an animal’s true breeding value based on pedigree and performance recorded information. They are essentially a projection of how that animals progeny will perform for a range of traits.
To make selection decisions easier key traits are combined into a selection index which provides focus to a breeding program aligned to give objective i.e. maximising profit or increased emphasis on increased growth and eye muscle area.
By selecting Rams based on their ASBVs farmers can improve the genetic merit of their flock for a range of profit driving traits including;