Genetic Testing for Sheep and Goats - Webinar on February 18

By Blake Jackson

Penn State Extension will host a webinar titled "Genetic Testing: When, What, and Why" on February 18th at 7:00 PM ET as part of its ongoing Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series.

This session is designed to provide sheep and goat producers with valuable insights into utilizing genetic testing to improve their breeding and management practices.

Led by Austin Brown, Penn State Extension Program Associate in Small Ruminants, the webinar will cover a range of topics, including:

• Understanding different types of genetic tests and their applications.
• Determining the appropriate timing for genetic testing.
• Utilizing test results to identify desirable alleles within a flock or herd and inform breeding and culling decisions.

This one-hour webinar is open to producers, educators, veterinarians, and anyone involved in small ruminant management.

By attending, participants can gain practical knowledge on how to effectively integrate genetic testing into their breeding programs to enhance productivity and sustainability.

The webinar will focus on making informed decisions about which genetic tests are most relevant to their specific goals.

Registration for this free webinar is required. Interested individuals can register and learn more by visiting the event webpage. For further inquiries, please contact Austin Brown at aqb5615@psu.edu or 814-865-1718.

For registration visit https://extension.psu.edu/genetic-testing-when-what-and-why

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