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Breeding and Genetics


Infographics pertaining to sheep and goat breeding and genetics. These 1-page factsheets are meant to provide an overview of the subject. They are PDF files. For JPG images of these infographics, go to FLICKR.  Feel free to use and share and suggest topics for additional infographics.

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  1. Coats of many colors

  2. Colorful goats

  3. Crossbreeding

  4. Genetic defects in sheep and goats

  5. Genetics 101

  6. Hybrid vigor (heterosis)

  7. The Ins and Outs of Breeding

  8. Making the cut (selection)

  9. Nature or nurture?  (heritability)

  10. On-farm selection for resistance to parasites

  11. Sheep and goat breeds

  12. What are EBVs:  estimated breeding values?

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Last updated 11.16.25 by Susan Schoenian                            [GO BACK TO INDEX]

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