Breeding Programmes for Multiple Purpose Breeds in Uruguay

SUMMARY Uruguay's national sheep performance recording scheme (Flock-Testing Se 1 described. Recent developments of the scheme are discussed. The sChemery,~ plemented and supervised by the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat (SUL). Cent S of responsabilities by SUL and continued co-participation of breeders a~11a tists are identified as the main factors contributing to the scheme's s ~ is suggested that Uruguay's Flock-Testing Service combines traditional ~ ~. tific breeding methods in a balanced manner, thus assisting with the imp ~ of the genetic merit of the national flock.