It’s important to note that the Mature Body Condition EBV provided by Angus Australia is genomically enhanced and has a very strong reference population, bolstered by the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program. Within the Angus Australia database, there are over 68,800 animals that have a phenotypic score for body condition. The greater the reference population, the greater the accuracy.
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Building Blocks of IMF
IMF gives beef its flavour, taste, tenderness and juiciness, and processors are rewarding farmers who deliver it in their cattle because the more there is, the more beef the consumer demands.
The process of achieving IMF begins at conception, and there are a number of opportunities throughout the year when the farmer can get things right or wrong.
Weekly Genetics Review : Selecting on the Wrong 70pc
Many beef producers will recognise the expression that when looking at an animal, “70 percent of what you see is a result of what’s gone down his neck.” It canContinue reading “Weekly Genetics Review : Selecting on the Wrong 70pc”
Trends to be aware of in commercial cattle breeding
The risks of single-trait selection are frequently discussed in the beef industry. Most producers know that focusing on one trait in isolation rarely delivers balanced outcomes, however there is aContinue reading “Trends to be aware of in commercial cattle breeding”
Unlocking Genetic Potential for Feed Efficiency and Reproductive Success
The introduction of the Mature Body Condition EBV represents one of the most significant advancements in Angus genetic evaluation in recent years. This powerful tool allows producers to select forContinue reading “Unlocking Genetic Potential for Feed Efficiency and Reproductive Success”
Maximizing Your Investment: Key Considerations for Yearling Bull Selection
Selecting the right yearling bulls is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make for your herd’s future productivity and profitability. With the AngusPRO sales offering exceptional genetics, here areContinue reading “Maximizing Your Investment: Key Considerations for Yearling Bull Selection”
Heifer Development 101
Are you struggling with reproductive success in your heifers? This video out of America runs through a few scenarios. What can you do to raise and retain replacements? How canContinue reading “Heifer Development 101”
Weekly genetics review: Managing mature cow size – new genetic insights
Mature cow weight is a consistent theme of discussion among seedstock and commercial beef producers. Several recent Beef Central genetics columns have looked at implications associated with mature size, rangingContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Managing mature cow size – new genetic insights”
2025 Spring Bull Series
The 2025 Spring Bull Series is returning to screens once again, just in time for the Spring joining season. An event that connects the entire breeding community, it is perfectlyContinue reading “2025 Spring Bull Series”
Register for the Beefing It Up Youth Workshop
Are you a young person passionate about agriculture and ready to dive into the heart of New Zealand’s beef industry? Beefing It Up is an immersive workshop tailored for aspiringContinue reading “Register for the Beefing It Up Youth Workshop”