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I have a breeding question about a ewe that we have.

Ram A + Ewe B
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Ewe C + Ram R
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Ewe J + Ram X
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Ewe M

Can we breed Ewe M to Ram A? It would be her Great Grandfather, but wondering if we have enough other genetics mixed in to make it okay.

Thanks for you help!!

hans muster

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there are a few online Coefficient on Inbreeding COI calculators online:
http://www.babydollsheepregistry.org/calculator.htm
here for example. You have to say what is ok for you, If I remember well sheep usually have a COI of 10%

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PS: this article on inbreeding might be interesting for you
http://www.nabssar.org/asc223_sheep_inbreeding.pdf

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This is great! Thank you so much! It is much appreciated!

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