How to choose the appropriate bull – fit for purpose?
The very first step before you start choosing a bull is to identify a breeding programme that does what you want it to and produces a product suitable for your … Read more
Neogen, PBB & Angus NZ launch Improved Angus GS Genotyping Platform
PBB, Angus NZ and Neogen Australasia are pleased to announce that additional content has been added to the Angus GS genotyping platform. Angus GS is a genotyping platform designed specifically for … Read more
Interacting with Social Media
Social media is a fast paced set of communications platforms that is quickly becoming one of a marketers most used tools. With 15 million Australians using Facebook alone (or 2.27 … Read more
Think about the raw data sheet at bull sales
Article by Alastair Rayner, RaynerAg The Spring Bull sales are well underway in Northern NSW. There have been a lot of successful sales in 2020, and this reflects a few … Read more
Right Bull can lift weights by 45kg
This article was published in Country-Wide Beef, May 2020.By Associate Professor Rebecca Hickson (B+LNZ Genetics Dairy Beef Progeny Test Project Leader) View the May 2020 report Latest results from the … Read more
Tips for Collecting Structural Score
Part of the ‘If we don’t measure it, we can’t improve it’ series from Angus Australia, the video explores some important considerations when collecting structural scores.
Collecting Docility Information
Docility scores taken on calves between 60 and 400 days of age are used to calculate Docility EBVs within the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE). Recording docility scores Animals can … Read more
Benchmarking within the breed
Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed TACE EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus … Read more
Comparing the genetics of two animals
Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating … Read more
Bringing your new bull home
Bulls are a large investment, so spend a little time making sure they adjust to their new environment, are fit, free from disease and actively working. • Consult with your … Read more
Selecting a bull – Physical tributes
Herd fertility has a major impact on returns in a commercial beef herd. In economic terms, a 1% increase in herd fertility is equivalent to approximately a 10% rise in … Read more
Do EBVs work?
Trials are occasionally carried out to validate Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), to prove that what they are predicting is actually happening on commercial farms. This involves matching the expected performance … Read more