Two new Research Breeding Values (RBVs) are available for Angus cattle evaluation, both for eating quality traits – MSA Marbling Score and Shear Force tenderness measurement. Research Breeding Values (RBVs)Continue reading “New Angus research breeding values focus on shear force, MSA marbling”
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Progression requires some hard questions
Moving a herd towards a defined breeding goal is no small undertaking. Genetic improvement is generally described as a long-term process, even though the gains that are made will beContinue reading “Progression requires some hard questions”
AngusPRO Education Module — 15 March
Welcome to 2024! It’s march already and we thought it was about time we got another Education Module out to you… We have a couple of interesting articles in thisContinue reading “AngusPRO Education Module — 15 March”
Weekly genetics review: Where are we heading with structural soundness?
The topic of structural soundness is frequently raised among beef producers and bull breeders. In the three years I have been writing this genetics column, structure is the subject ofContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Where are we heading with structural soundness?”
Weekly genetics review: What does your calving pattern tell you?
The timing of calving, as well as the duration of the calving period are often pivotal in the overall efficiency of a typical southern, or more closely-managed northern breeding program.Continue reading “Weekly genetics review: What does your calving pattern tell you?”
World Angus Forum Youth Team Selection
Are you keen on cattle and interested in a life-changing experience to Australia in May 2025? All you have to do to get yourself in the running is head alongContinue reading “World Angus Forum Youth Team Selection”
Weekly genetics review: Longevity & Stayability – is there a difference?
The term, Stayability is a commonly re-occurring theme to emerge every bull selling season. Much of the impetus for these discussions is driven by consultants and advisors who look toContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Longevity & Stayability – is there a difference?”
ASBP – Cohort 14 is Here!
Twenty-nine new bulls have been selected as the Cohort 14 sires of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP). These bulls were selected from over 60 nominations representing 3 different countriesContinue reading “ASBP – Cohort 14 is Here!”
Angus CONNECT – Spring 2023
Did you miss the recent Angus CONNECT – Spring 2023 webinar? Don’t worry, you can watch it here. A number of important enhancements will shortly be made to the calculationContinue reading “Angus CONNECT – Spring 2023”
Enhancements to TACE 2023
A number of important enhancements have been made to the calculation of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for Angus cattle in Australia and New Zealand. The enhancements form part ofContinue reading “Enhancements to TACE 2023”