Discoveries & Possibilities
Join us for this exciting St. Croix Sheep Genetics webinar with Dr. Brenda Murdoch and Dr. Phil Sponenberg to learn what we have discovered about our sheeps’ genetics and how that information might be used to help preserve and promote the breed. If you are interested in St. Croix Sheep genetics, you don’t want to miss this webinar.
When: Tuesday, February 20, 7:00pm Eastern
Where: via Zoom
Cost: FREE
Webinar Description
- Examining and understanding the genetic relationship of sampled St. Croix sheep
- Testing for known Mendelian inherited traits and diseases in sampled St. Croix sheep
- How to define the breed historically and genetically
- How the Island and Mainland populations can interact
- The significance of variation such as color and horns
- Challenges in conservation and selection for production
St. Croix Sheep Genetics Committee
The St. Croix Sheep Genetics webinar will serve as the Kickoff Event for our new SCHSB Genetics Committee (SGC). At the end of the presentation, we will schedule the first SGC meeting. We would like to thank those who have volunteered to serve as committee members as we explore how our organization might use these discoveries and possibilities to further our mission of preserving and promoting the breed. Our committee includes three Directors and four general members.
Directors – Lori Marion (OR), Crystal Criswell (OH), and Amy Wheeler (OR)
General Members – Tara Seltz (MN), Matt Marlowe (VA), Jovi Larson (VA), and Scottie Greene (TN).
Webinar Recording
Did you miss it? No problem! You can watch the recording.