NSIP
The National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) is committed to helping American sheep producers improve profitability through the use of genetic information. NSIP and its membership recognize the importance of combining genetic evaluations derived from performance records with visual assessments when selecting breeding stock for purebred and commercial flocks.
The Katahdin breed is the first breed of sheep in the United States with genomic enhanced EBV’s. Katahdin breeders are leading the way for the future of the sheep industry. Find below a plethora of educational articles on NSIP!
NSIP Basic Information Links:
- About NSIP
- Join NSIP
- NSIP Katahdin Breeders
- Katahdin NSIP Percentile Reports
- Katahdin NSIP Searchable Database
- NSIP on Facebook
- NSIP “Marketplace” on Facebook
- NSIP 2020 Katahdin Genetic Trends
- NSIP Katahdin Contact: Tom Hodgeman
- Join our discussion listserv on groups.io– Click “apply for membership” button
NSIP Articles: Getting Started
- Overview of Obtaining EBVs through NSIP
- Using Pedigree Master
- Overview of EBV Submission Procedure
- Entering Data into Pedigree Master (Manual Chapter 4)
- Video Tutorial on Pedigree Master Setup
- Video Tutorial on Data Entry into Pedigree Master
- Video Tutorial on Importing from spreadsheet into Pedigree Master
- Example Excel Spreadsheet for importation
- NSIP “Cheat Sheet” – one page memory-jogger on how to enter data
NSIP Articles: GEBV Concepts & Principles:
- Understanding GEBVs
- Glossary of Terms & Concepts
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Understanding Sheep EBVs
- Genomics 101: Building for the Future
NSIP Articles: General Info:
- Rate of Genetic Improvement
- From Blakewell to BLUP: Modern Livestock Breeding’s Short History
- Agriculture Include Katahdins?
- Comparing Rate of Growth
- Katahdin-specific Adjusted Weights Excel Spreadsheet (use in conjunction w/ above article on comparing growth)
- New Selection Tool: Scrotal Circumference EBV
NSIP Articles: Maternal Traits:
- Got Milk? Pasture Profits Depend on It
- The Lesson of Freckles: Adjusted Weights, EPDs, and the Mystery of Motherhood
- The Madams
- How Close Can We Get to a Flock with the Birth Type We Prefer?
NSIP Articles: Parasite Resistance:
- Historic EPD for Parasite Resistance Developed for Katahdins
- Katahdin Breeders Take the World Lead in Parasite Resistance Selection
- Do Your Katahdin Ewes Differ in Parasitic Worm Load at Lambing? Is the Difference Important?
- Blueprint for Selection of Parasite Resistant Sheep
- Further Thoughts on Selecting Parasite Resistant Sheep
NSIP Articles: Selection and Accuracy:
- Making Progress with Lowly Heritable Traits
- Selecting Superior Meat Sheep
- What You See is What You Get! Or Is It? Selecting Sheep Breeding Stock
- Making Good Progress on Your Genetic Goals Part I: Accuracy & Genetic Component
- Matchmaking 101: How to Get The Most from Your Breeding Pairs
- Planning for the Next Generation
- Using EBVs to Select Replacements