Genetics involves the passing of genes, both favourable and unfavourable, from
one generation to the next. While an animal’s environment or management can
change throughout its lifetime, the genetics of an animal remains the same and
are fundamental to the performance potential of the animal. Genetic indexes are
a powerful aid that allow farmers to identify superior (and inferior) animals to
become the parents of the next generation. The introduction of the national €uro-
Star genetic indexes by Sheep Ireland in 2009 was a crucial step in enabling farmers
to make more informed breeding and selection decisions to ensure that they have
the desirable combination of genetics for their flock.

In this clip, Noirin McHugh & Tim Keady look at animal breeding from a genetic and management point of view from the Teagasc Sheep Open Day in Teagasc Athenry on Saturday 18 June 2022.

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