Benefit and cost of performance recording

This project surveyed producers to estimate the potential profitability in beef and sheep studs in Australia, by assessing if there was a difference between those who use the industry genetic evaluation systems, BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics, and those who don't. Data was collected on size of flock or herd, average number of bulls or rams sold and average price, to develop a cost benefit analysis to determine the profitability of performance recording in Australian ram and bull studs.