Genomic selection, being the utilisation of information from an animal’s DNA to predict its breeding value for specific traits, is now routinely utilised in livestock breeding programs all around theContinue reading “TALKING GENOMICS: The benefits of genomic selection”
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Increasing Selection Capability with Angus HeiferSELECT
Dane and Alison Skinner run a high-performance Angus breeding operation in Big Springs, NSW. Their strategic approach, highlighted by their use of Angus HeiferSELECT, underscores their commitment to advancing cattleContinue reading “Increasing Selection Capability with Angus HeiferSELECT”
Three AngusPRO sires join Cohort 15 of Angus Sire Benchmarking Programme.
Twenty-five (25) Angus bulls have been selected to join Cohort 15 of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP). Three of these are AngusPRO sires from New Zealand. RISSINGTON TITAN T330 PVContinue reading “Three AngusPRO sires join Cohort 15 of Angus Sire Benchmarking Programme.”
PODCAST – Genomics in TACE, with Christian Duff
In this episode of Behind the Beef we were joined by Angus Australia General Manager – Genetic Improvement Christian Duff, for a mini-info session on how the most recent TransTasmanContinue reading “PODCAST – Genomics in TACE, with Christian Duff”
Post calving weight loss impacts joining success
The calving season in many herds across southern Australia has been underway for several weeks. With the challenges of the season impacting the availability and quality of feed on offerContinue reading “Post calving weight loss impacts joining success”
Angus Australia selects Ben Todhunter as new Director
AngusPRO member Ben Todhunter from Cleardale Angus in the Rakaia Gorge has been selected as an Optional Appointed Director of Angus Australia. Ben takes extensive experience and skills to theContinue reading “Angus Australia selects Ben Todhunter as new Director”
Weekly genetics review: Factoring the cost of feed into selection decisions
Feed cost is often cited among producers during the bull selling season. However the attention on feed costs in most discussions centres around the preparation costs of bulls presented forContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Factoring the cost of feed into selection decisions”
Making better bull selection decisions with heifer matings
There are numerous factors which need to be considered when selecting a bull to mate over heifers. In many cases, the primary aim is to produce a live calf whichContinue reading “Making better bull selection decisions with heifer matings”
Making the most of Genomics
The effectiveness of genomics in delivering value hinges upon the support of a well-recorded genomic reference population – particularly for hard-to-measure and lowly heritable traits. The genomic reference population refers toContinue reading “Making the most of Genomics”
AngusPRO Education Module — 1 August
It’s that time again — we have calves on the ground! The most exciting part about this time of year is that these calves are now the latest and oftenContinue reading “AngusPRO Education Module — 1 August”