Breeders should choose a selection index that is aligned with their breeding system, target market and production system.
An interactive ‘index selector’ is available to assist breeders identify the selection index of most relevance to their breeding program, along with a decision support flow chart.
The ‘index selector’ tool and the decision support flow chart guides breeders through a series of simple questions and identifies the most appropriate selection index to use when selecting animals for their breeding program.