Combined LAMBPLAN Analysis to Deliver Smarter, Stronger Breeding Insights

These changes build on last year’s improvements to MERINOSELECT and LAMBPLAN, delivered by Sheep Genetics, and provide breeders with new tools to support genomic evaluations. In this blog, we break down what’s new, what’s changed since the previous update, and what it means for your breeding program. If you’ would like to revisit the May 2024 enhancements, you can read our earlier blog here.

At Neogen, we’re excited to support our clients through another major milestone in Australian sheep breeding: the release of the first module of Combined LAMBPLAN, available from the 15th August 2025 Analysis. This builds on 25 years of LAMBPLAN Terminal evaluation and 13 years of LAMBPLAN Maternal evaluation, representing one of the most significant changes to the national genetic evaluation.

Combined LAMBPLAN is more than just merging two analyses—it’s a future-proofed evaluation designed to address legacy issues and give breeders more meaningful insights.

What this means for our clients:

  • Better across-breed comparisons, helping you benchmark your animals more effectively
  • Improved use of phenotypes, making your data more powerful and reliable
  • Faster, more efficient analysis, giving you timely results to make informed decisions
  • Stronger predictions of genetic merit, so you can confidently select the best breeding stock

Mel Dowling, Sheep Technical Specialist at Neogen, said: “Combined LAMBPLAN is a game-changer for our clients. It gives you confidence that your selection decisions are based on the most accurate and robust data, helping you invest wisely in animals with the greatest genetic potential.”

By leveraging these advancements and expanded genomic breed references, our clients can make earlier, smarter, and more impactful breeding decisions, improving flock performance, productivity, and profitability.

For more comprehensive insights into the analysis enhancements and their implications, interested parties are encouraged to visit Sheep Genetics.