Angus Australia this week announced the official launch of Angus GenetiQ, a next-generation genetic evaluation platform developed over five years and piloted with members since September 2025. The platform is nowContinue reading “Angus Australia Launches Angus GenetiQ”
Category Archives: Genetics
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”
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”
Nominations Open for Cohort 16 of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program
Drive genetic progress. Benchmark with the best. Nominate your sire for Cohort 16 today. Angus Australia is pleased to invite its members to nominate bulls for Cohort 16 of theContinue reading “Nominations Open for Cohort 16 of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program”
Hard Work and Genetics Paying their Way
Ngāputahi Station is now owned and run by Forbes and his son Angus, and there are three generations living on the property. Forbes’ granddaughter lives on the finishing farm and helps out with cattle work in her spare time — she has a young family. Forbes lives across the river from the main farm and still works at Ngāputahi every day.
Genomics in TACE: For Understanding Relationships, not Replacing Phenotypes
Genomics is enhancing Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) from the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) through a more precise understanding of the relationships between animals. Importantly, phenotypes (i.e. performance data) remain as a critical component in TACE and are not replaced by the incorporation of genomics.
Mature Cow Traits for AngusPRO
Recently, during the 2024 TACE Enhancements, the mature cow height and mature body condition traits transitioned from RBVs to EBVs. These traits are only available on animals recorded with Angus Australia – AngusPRO.
Profit drivers for beef producers are commonly linked to growth and carcass traits. However, to continue to make more informed selection decisions for overall herd profitability, consideration of mature cow traits that impact the performance of the cow herd will be essential. Mature Body Condition score (MBC), Mature Cow Height (MCH), and Mature Cow Weight (MCW) should be considered for their impact on the efficiency of the cow herd and tailored to your environmental conditions and market demands.
‘Angus on Dairy’ — New Research Index
Angus Australia has been interacting with the Australian dairy sector to gauge interest in providing genetic information on Angus animals tailored for the Beef on Dairy supply chain. As a result of the strong interest, Angus Australia developed the Angus on Dairy Research Index.