The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) incorporates genomic predictions from several different genomic products, Zoetis (HD50K for Angus) and Neogen (Angus GS). These products assess the genetic makeup of anContinue reading “Understanding Genomics”
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Common Problems Encountered with Performance Recording
A critical element of EBV calculation is the effectiveness of performance information being submitted for the TACE evaluation.
From time to time there can be some common problems encountered in the way information is recorded or able to be used in the evaluation that may reduce the effectiveness of the data.
Angus Australia’s Spring Bulletin
The 2022 Spring Angus Bulletin from Angus Australia is now available to view online. The Angus Bulletin is a quarterly publication with a print run of 4,500. Each issue containsContinue reading “Angus Australia’s Spring Bulletin”
Weekly genetics review: Don’t just rely on correlations for your EBVs
The process of developing Estimated Breeding Values for a breed or even for a new operation within a breed requires a degree of commitment, if it is to generate the information that can aid prospective bull breeders and future clients.
Behind the Beef Episode 23 – A go to guide to AI with Vetoquinol’s Julie Pocock
As winter draws to a close and we head into the warmer months, this often means one thing for producers – the Spring joining period. It is estimated that atContinue reading “Behind the Beef Episode 23 – A go to guide to AI with Vetoquinol’s Julie Pocock”
AngusPRO Education Module – 16 September
The AngusPRO bull sales kicked off to a strong start this week, with Totaranui selling 82 bulls at an average of $3840 and Waitangi selling 78 bulls at an average of $3966.
The latest Angus ESSENTIALS webinar – running a successful AI program – has been hugely popular and it’s well worth taking the time to watch it in the full
Selecting Your Next Angus Bull
Choosing your bull is an important task, with many things to think about before you make your selections. Whether you are selecting bulls from an auction, a sale, or fromContinue reading “Selecting Your Next Angus Bull”
Angus ESSENTIALS – running a successful AI program
Spring has sprung, so are you ready to for your spring joining? Angus ESSENTIALS – AI Programs brought together some of the brightest and practical minds to provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to ensure a successful joining season.
If you missed out on this round of Angus ESSENTIALS, you could catch up on everything here.
AngusPRO Education Module – 1 September
We’re just a fortnight away from the first of our yearling sales now and the catalogues are in the post. The sale catalogue page on our website is being updated daily as new additions come to hand, and the links to all the angus.tech sale listings are there also.
We thought this was a good time to take you back and recap some of the breeding fundamentals we’ve been looking at over the last 18 months, so there’s plenty of information for you to look at in your own time.
Angus ESSENTIALS – Angus SELECT
Angus SELECT is a suite of tools available for cattle breeders to drive improved profitability, by using the database to find Angus genetics most aligned with breeding goals and objectives.