Now Available: MateSel accessible via angus.tech
Angus Australia is excited to announce the official launch of MateSel—a powerful new mating decision support tool now available via the angus.tech platform to members with registered animals with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs).
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From today, Angus Australia members can access MateSel to generate customised mating plans that optimise genetic gain while managing inbreeding and long term genetic diversity.
What is MateSel?
Developed by Brian and Sandy Kinghorn, MateSel is the leading tool in mate selection and genetic optimisation. It uses your herd’s data—EBVs, selection indexes, and breeding objectives—to generate a tailored plan that reflects your genetic goals.
With a user-guided interface, MateSel puts you in control. Adjust your priorities, set thresholds for inbreeding, and explore multiple scenarios—all while MateSel does the complex genetic analysis behind the scenes.
What can you use it for?
- Maximise genetic progress by matching sires and dams to produce high-performing progeny
- Manage inbreeding by setting average or maximum thresholds, striking the right balance between gain and diversity
- Target trait outcomes by monitoring and controlling multiple trait distributions in conjunction with your preferred selection index
- Manage single gene effects, including recessive genetic conditions or other important genetic markers
- Address logistical needs, with the ability to impose constraints on animal movements, mating numbers, and more
Integrated with angus.tech
MateSel connects directly with your active inventory in angus.tech, along with sale and semen sires listed in SaleSELECT and SemenSELECT. This allows you to plan matings and inform purchasing decisions in one streamlined workflow.
Please note, MateSel is currently only able to operate on windows computers. If you operate a MacOs computer (MacBook or iMac) you will need to consider using tools like Parellels, which allow you to operate windows only software on your MacOs computer. If you are operating a MacOs computer and would like to consider using MateSel, please notify the extension team at Angus Australia at extension@angusaustralia.com.au. We can assist you by providing a demonstration of the tool virtually through a Teams meeting.
Free for the 2025 Spring Season
To support members in exploring this technology, MateSel is available free of charge for the 2025 spring mating season. From 2026, it will become a fee-for-service product. Make the most of this opportunity in the upcoming spring joining season!
Get Started Today
MateSel is now available at angus.tech, via the tools drop down menu.
For further instructions and resources to help you to make the most of this new breeding tool visit the Angus Education Centre.
If you have any feedback about this new tool, please send it through to the extension team at extension@angusaustralia.com.au
Try MateSel this spring—and unlock the full potential of your herd.
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