Reproductive rate is one of, if not the most significant factor in determining enterprise profitability. Making selection decisions on reproduction is often one of the more challenging undertakings for producers.
Category Archives: Education
Education Module – Selection Indexes
We have decided to kick off the year with an education module, focussing on economic selection indexes and how they can assist in your bull selection process. Selection indexes aidContinue reading “Education Module – Selection Indexes”
Collecting Mature Cow Traits
With weaning on the horizon, it is worth thinking about whether the collection of performance measurements for some of the mature cow traits could add value to your breeding program. Continue reading “Collecting Mature Cow Traits”
Test and check you bulls at the start of mating season
FMG claims data shows broken bull pizzles are a leading cause of bull injury claims during mating season. This leads to vet appointments or needing to get a replacement bull,Continue reading “Test and check you bulls at the start of mating season”
Introducing the NEW Selection Indexes
New selection indexes will be introduced for Angus seedstock cattle in the December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation. The new selection indexes replace the current Angus Breeding, Domestic, Heavy Grain and HeavyContinue reading “Introducing the NEW Selection Indexes”
Selection Indexes – The Wrap Up
Over the last few weeks Angus Australia has been highlighting Selection Indexes, one number balancing a lot of traits. Angus Australia has a number of informative resources available that giveContinue reading “Selection Indexes – The Wrap Up”
Research Selection Indexes Overview
As part of the review and updating of the selection indexes that are published within the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE), Angus Australia, in association with the Animal Genetics &Continue reading “Research Selection Indexes Overview”
Weekly Genetics Review: Addressing cow reproduction through genetics
Reproductive rate is one of, if not the most significant factor in determining enterprise profitability. Making selection decisions on reproduction is often one of the more challenging undertakings for producers.
Understanding Economic Selection Indexes
The economic selection indexes published in the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation are reported as genetic differences in units of net profit per cow joined ($) for the given selection scenario.
What is a Selection Index?
Selection indexes aid in the selection of animals for use within a breeding program where there are several traits of economic or functional importance by providing an overall “score” of an animal’s genetic value.