The NEW Interim genomic predictions are reported as deciles, using an intuitive 0 – 100 scoring system (10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100). Higher values identify females carrying genetics that will produce “more” for most traits, which may or may not be preferred, subject to your breeding objective.

For example, higher Weaning Weight (WW) genomic predictions indicate the animal is expected to produce progeny with heavier live weights at 200 days of age, due to superior growth potential.

However, for Birth Weight (BW), higher genomic predictions indicate the animal is expected to produce progeny with lower birth weights and have fewer calving difficulties (i.e. greater calving ease).

A description of each of the NEW Interim Genomic Prediction traits by group is listed in Table 1.

Angus Australia acknowledges the funds provided by the Australian Government through the Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company (MDC).  

This resource was created as a result of a collaboration between Angus Australia and Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company (MDC) (Project P.PSH.1063).