AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program Strategic RD&E Plan (2021-2026)
The AgriFutures Goat Fibre Strategic R&D Plan 2021-2026 has been developed in consultation with the Australian mohair and cashmere goat fibre industries as a roadmap...
103 pages
Published: 15 Apr 2008
Author(s): Walker-Brown, Stephen, Sunduimijid, Bolormaa, Myiwa
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The major aim of the project was to obtain genetic parameter estimates for worm resistance traits and production traits in Australian Cashmere and Angora goats, and phenotypic and genetic correlations amongst them.
The project results are of interest to geneticists and goat breeders worldwide, with special relevance to Australia. The use of worm infections with worm species common in both Northern and Southern regions in Australia means that the results should have broad application in the Australian industry.