Event Details
Date
February 9 - February 11, 2021
Time
February 9-11, 2021 from 8pm - 10pm EST
Location
Online Webinar
Cost
This event is free.
Host
University of Rhode Island, PSU Extension, NSIP, NE SARE, USDA-ARS, Cornell Univ
Getting Your Genetics Right: Converting Performance Records Into Decision-Making Tools
February 9 - February 11, 2021
This live Zoom series will include interactive break-out sessions providing the opportunity to use real-world data to practice application of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and other tools for genetic selection for economically important traits including parasite resistance. Each live Zoom session builds on the previous night. To obtain maximum benefit from the workshop, participants should attend all 3 nights.
Night 1: Brief review of project, pre-recorded video content and introduction to use of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs).
Night 2: Break-out groups working through real-world flock data and Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs).
Night 3: Continued break-out groups and genetic selection exercise; Basics of multi-trait selection with emphasis on grazing animals.
If you cannot make the workshop on February 19th - 21st, another duplicate workshop will be offered from January 12th - 14th.
PRE-REGISTRATION (FREE) IS REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED. A LINK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 3-NIGHT LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS WILL BE EMAILED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE DATE.
Workshop Series 1: January 12 - 14, 2021 - click on link to register (or copy and paste into your web browser): https://uribus.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5UaWfClELepcoZ
Workshop Series 2: February 9 - 11, 2021 - click on link to register (or copy and paste into your web browser): https://uribus.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tOLd5WZ5JMMNPT
For more information: email urisheepandgoat@etal.uri.edu
Visit the workshop page prior to the event to view the 8 short videos in preparation for the workshop series: https://web.uri.edu/sheepngoat/nsipworkshops/
Workshop Flier (PDF; 323KB)
