AngusPRO members have exclusive access to the Research Breeding Values (RBVs) here in New Zealand which is a big step in the right direction for their breeding programs and theirContinue reading “RBVs exclusive to AngusPRO members in New Zealand”
Category Archives: Education
Weekly Genetics Review: Going in, feet-first
STRUCTURAL assessment should underpin any selection decision producers make on new herd bulls, or when select replacement breeders. Structure is a trait that has moderate to high heritability. As aContinue reading “Weekly Genetics Review: Going in, feet-first”
Weekly Genetics Review: Understanding the long timeframes involved in genetic change in beef
MAKING genetic change is a long-term undertaking in the beef industry. It is easy to appreciate the time associated with choosing a bull and seeing the resulting calves, but theContinue reading “Weekly Genetics Review: Understanding the long timeframes involved in genetic change in beef “
Don’t overlook traits with low heritability
MAKING genetic progress in a beef herd requires attention to a number of areas. Genetic gain is a result of factors that include: The intensity of selection The accuracy ofContinue reading “Don’t overlook traits with low heritability”
Introduction to angus.tech for New Zealand Angus breeders and AngusPRO clients
1st September, 7pm on Angus Australia’s YouTube Channel Angus Australia invites commercial New Zealand Angus breeders and AngusPRO clients to an event showcasing the Angus Australia Database, angus.tech. As we leadContinue reading “Introduction to angus.tech for New Zealand Angus breeders and AngusPRO clients”
AngusPRO Index ($PRO)
The AngusPRO index ($PRO) estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd based in New Zealand that targets the productionContinue reading “AngusPRO Index ($PRO)”
Overview of Next Generation Selection with RBVs
Over the past few weeks, Angus Australia has been highlighting how RBVs take research into the paddock with next generation selection with a series of educational resources. Angus Australia membersContinue reading “Overview of Next Generation Selection with RBVs”
Research Breeding Values – Mature Cow Body Condition
Mature Cow Body Condition (MBC) RBVs provide estimates of genetic differences between animals in the body condition of mature females. Mature cow body condition assesses the body condition of matureContinue reading “Research Breeding Values – Mature Cow Body Condition”
AngusPRO data now live…
AngusPRO are excited to announce that the performance data and pedigree of our registered animals has been transferred, and is now live on angus.tech! Angus.tech includes a range of softwareContinue reading “AngusPRO data now live…”
Weekly genetics review: Opportunities with yearling bulls
It’s close to 30 years since former Beef Cattle Officer with NSW Agriculture, Sandy Yeates published a short manual titled “Yearling Bulls, tapping their immense potential.” Aimed at offering commercialContinue reading “Weekly genetics review: Opportunities with yearling bulls”