This session covers six papers from different authors:
GENETICS
1. Novel selection traits - what are the possible side effects?, Darryl Smith, Kathryn Kemper, South Australian Research and Development Institute, David Rutley, University of Adelaide.
2. Genetic Changes in the Australian Merino since 1900, Sheep Genetics Australia Technical Committee, R.R. Woolaston Pullenvale, Queensland, D.J. Brown, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit*, University of New England, K.D. Atkins, A.E. Casey, NSW Department of Primary Industries, A.J. Ball, Meat and Livestock Australia, University of New England
3. Influence of Sire Growth Estimated Breeding Value (EBV0 on Progeny Growth, David Hopkins, David Stanley, Leonie Martin, NSW Department Primary Industries, Centre for Sheep Meat Development, Arthur Gilmour, Remy van de Ven, NSW Department Primary Industries, Orange Agricultural Institute
FINISHING
4. Predicting Input Sensitivity on Lamb Feedlot Profitability by Using Feedlot Calculator, David Stanley, NSW Department Primary Industries, Centre for Sheep Meat Development, Geoff Duddy, NSW Department Primary Industries, Yanco Agricultural Institute, Steve Semple, NSW Department Primary Industries, Orange Agricultural Institute, David Hopkins, NSW Department Primary Industries, Centre for Sheep Meat Development
5. Annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) in WA - 2006, David Kessell, Meat & Livestock Australia ARGT Project, Northam, WA
6. Poor ewe nutrition during pregnancy increases fatness of their progeny, Andrew Thompson, Department of Primary Industries, Victori