AngusPRO are excited to announce that the performance data and pedigree of our registered animals has been transferred, and is now live on Angus.Tech! Angus.Tech includes a range of softwareContinue reading “AngusPRO data now live…”
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Weekly genetics review: Opportunities with yearling bulls
It’s close to 30 years since former Beef Cattle Officer with NSW Agriculture, Sandy Yeates published a short manual titled “Yearling Bulls, tapping their immense potential.” Aimed at offering commercialContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Opportunities with yearling bulls”
Research Breeding Values – Coat Type
Coat Type (CT) RBVs provide estimates of genetic differences between animals in coat type. Coat Type RBVs are calculated from a subjective assessment of an animal’s hair length, fibre diameterContinue reading “Research Breeding Values – Coat Type”
Angus Australia commits $3m to future of Angus Sire Benchmarking Program
Angus Australia has furthered its commitment to applied research and development for Angus producers and the beef supply chain. At its meeting in May 2021, the Angus Australia Board approvedContinue reading “Angus Australia commits $3m to future of Angus Sire Benchmarking Program”
Genomic Opportunities for Commercial Angus Breeders
Opportunities are available to incorporate genomic based tools in commercial herds for the selection of Angus heifers and steers. This was the focus of a session in Angus Australia’s AutumnContinue reading “Genomic Opportunities for Commercial Angus Breeders”
Next Generation Selection with Research Breeding Values
Breeders of Angus cattle now have access to research breeding values that predict genetic differences between animals for four new traits relating to mature cow body composition, immune competence andContinue reading “Next Generation Selection with Research Breeding Values”
Introduction to Research Breeding Values
Angus Australia currently publishes 4 Research Breeding Values. As part of Angus Australia’s involvement in these projects, members have the opportunity to submit additional performance recording information which can eitherContinue reading “Introduction to Research Breeding Values”
Angus CONNECT – The Ideal Cow Size for Your Environment
‘Find the optimum cow size that maximises profit on your farm’ was the message delivered during a recent Angus CONNECT presentation from University of Kansas Professor and Head, Dr BobContinue reading “Angus CONNECT – The Ideal Cow Size for Your Environment”
Angus CONNECT – Return on investment for Angus HeiferSELECT
The return on investment achieved when investing in new genomic selection tools for commercial heifers was discussed in a presentation delivered by Angus Australia at the Angus CONNECT Research andContinue reading “Angus CONNECT – Return on investment for Angus HeiferSELECT”
Selecting Your Next Angus Bull
Careful selection of the most appropriate bulls offers a considerable opportunity to increase profitability and productivity within a beef breeding enterprise, with each bull having the potential to produce hundredsContinue reading “Selecting Your Next Angus Bull”