MyoMAX is a gene marker test which is used to identify sheep with better muscling and decreased fat. Sheep that are carriers of the MyoMAX gene have either 1 copy or 2 copies. 2 copy carriers are identified as MyoMAX Gold carriers.
What is the MyoMAX effect?
* Increases muscling - 5% increase with 1 copy, 10% with double copy.
* Reduces fat in carcass - 7% decrease with 1 copy, 14% with double copy.
* No effect on eating quality
MyoMAX results in combination with performance figures can help you select animals with better carcass attributes. MyoMAX carriers can be found in animals in the top 10% for maternal ability and litter size within recorded flocks, so it is possible to achieve both goals, ie. simultaneously improve carcase quality without sacrificing maternal qualities.
Stock Rams To Be Used In 2010
Edward Pugh (1075:D142) Sire: 737:A292 Dam: 958:Z211
Bearwood Howard (981:0600012) Sire: 1075:D142 Dam: 981:Z103
Alun Bennett I (893:0600018) Sire: 737:A288 Dam: 893:U67
Dylan Jones (599:0703041) Sire: 809050300 Dam: 634:A15 (MyoMAX 1 Copy)
Alun Bennett II (893:0700092) Sire: 809050033 Dam: 893:D777
Dereck Steen (1400:0800466) Sire: 1282:D34 Dam: 1400:D478 (MyoMAX Gold 2 Copies)
Bearwood Trooper (981:0902182) Sire: 599:0703041 Dam: 981:070762 (MyoMax Gold 2 Copies)
