The choice of a sire will be reflected over several generations in a herd. While most producers are considering the genetics of the sires they are purchasing, where that bull comes from and who bred him are key considerations in the selection decision.
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Angus Australia’s Autumn Bulletin 2023
The 2023 Autumn Angus Bulletin by 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 Autumn Bulletin 2023”
What’s The Beef?
Angus Australia recently participated in four workshops across New Zealand, provided for beef breeders focused on growing the understanding of the role of genetics in their herd. As well as presentations by Angus Australia extension team members Jake Phillips and Nancy Crawshaw, attendees also heard from guest speakers on nutrition, commercial adoption of genotyping products and market trends and signals for New Zealand beef in the United States.
AngusPRO Education Module – 21 March
Severe Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is the most costly cyclone ever in the Southern Hemisphere, leaving broken lives, homes, farms and livelihoods behind. Our friends at Te Pari have been out on farm with some of those effected in the worst hit regions, so please take the time to watch the video below and donate to the Rural Support Trust if you’re in a position to.
Weekly genetics review: Making genetic change needs patience, and a system
Genetic improvement is often described as a long-term, cumulative improvement within a beef herd.
This can often be a difficult concept for some producers, who have great expectations on the impact that new sires will have on their herd.
AngusPure endorsements for quality bull selection
In beef production, we must focus our efforts on ensuring the end consumer gets the finest grass fed eating experience, each and every time they dine. For this reason, AngusPureContinue reading “AngusPure endorsements for quality bull selection”
Producers profit from accurate selection decisions with Angus HeiferSELECT
As autumn bull sales are in full swing in Australia, the time is right for cattle breeders to turn their attention to the genetics of their female herd to ensureContinue reading “Producers profit from accurate selection decisions with Angus HeiferSELECT”
Weekly genetics review: Know the difference between scan data and EBVs as selection tools.
Since the mid 1990s when ultrasound data became more commonly available, the number of animals scanned and presented with data at sales, shows and other occasions has become immense.
Angus Australia’s Summer Bulletin 2023
The 2023 Summer Angus Bulletin is now available to view online. The Angus Bulletin is a quarterly publication with a print run of 4,500. Each issue contains industry news andContinue reading “Angus Australia’s Summer Bulletin 2023”
AngusPRO Education Module – 13 December
We know it’s an incredibly busy time of year for you all, with Christmas looming in the not-to-distant future.
The AngusPRO members met for our AGM last week and it was valuable to have three key Angus Australia staff in attendance. CEO Scott Wright, company secretary Kathryn Duddy and communications manager Diana Wood came across the Tasman to talk through Angus Australia’s updated strategic plan and be a part of our discussions to ensure AngusPRO stay at the top of the beef industry here in NZ.