Future options to reduce reliance on surgical mulesing
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During the early days of the development of the Australian Merino sheep, selection of sheep was based on subjective classing, which is still in practice. Showing of stud animals was also based on subjective classing. With this method some characteristics become fashionable, because of the perceived positive associations with production and fitness. However, some can only be described as fancy traits. This was the process of breed development in the northern hemisphere and the major Australian Merino ‘strains’ or ‘blood-lines’.
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