Update for users of Angus SteerSELECT – December 2025

What’s Changing?  

• More Detailed Trait Reporting (Deciles)
  Trait-based genomic predictions will now be reported in 10% increments (deciles) rather than 20% increments (quintiles). This allows for finer discrimination among animals and better supports selection decisions aligned with your breeding objectives. 
• More Refined Total Value Reporting (Percentiles)
  The Interim Total Value will now be reported in 1% increments (percentiles). This offers significantly improved resolution when ranking females across your herd. 

Where to Access Your Updated Results 

These updates will be applied directly to your existing results file. As with previous reporting, your data will be available in the download files section of angus.tech, under the DNA Services tab, in the file named: 

“XXX-interim-genomic-predictions.csv”
(where XXX = your member ID) 

As genotypes are processed and added to the analysis, newly available results will continue to appear in the same CSV file. 

In Case You Missed It: Key Details about the NEW Interim Genomic Predictions 

To ensure all members remain informed, here is a brief summary of the major updates released with the initial rollout of the NEW Interim Genomic Predictions: 

• Interim Genomic Predictions Released
  NEW Interim Predictions, initially released in October 2025, are now based on all genotypes and phenotypes currently in the Angus Australia database, supporting improved alignment with your sire selection strategy and enabling you to track genetic progress more effectively. 

• Traits Reported
  Results include a mix of familiar and new traits across growth and carcase traits.  

Trait descriptions are detailed in the table below.  

 Additional traits—such as Average Daily Gain (ADG), Daily Feed Intake (DFI), Ossification (OSS), and ImmuneDEX (IMM) —may be added over time. 

•  New Reporting Format (0–100 Scale)

Interim Genomic Predictions were provided as deciles (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100), representing relative performance for each trait. Higher values indicate “more/favourable,” although what is desirable will depend on your breeding objective. 

E.g. For example, a steer with a Carcass Weight genomic prediction of 80 would be expected to have a heavier Carcass Weight (kg) than a steer, particularly from the same cohort, with a Carcass Weight genomic prediction of 30, all other things being equal. Similarly, higher MSA Marbling genetic predictions indicate the animal is expected to produce a carcase that is more likely to have a higher marbling score. 

 Interim Steer Value Introduced

• A NEW interim Steer Value, reported in percentiles, includes emphasis on Yearling Weight (20%), Carcass Weight (35%), Eye Muscle Area (10%), MSA Marbling (35%). 

For further information on the traits included in the calculation of the Total Value and the associated selection advantage, please see visit Angus Education Centre. If you would like to explore a customised calculation aligned to your specific breeding goals, please contact Jake Bourne (jake.bourne@angusaustralia.com.au). 

• BreedCHECK
  Interim BreedCHECK results assigns animals as Angus (87.5% or higher Angus content), AngusCross (below 87.5% but higher than 50% Angus content), or non-Angus (50% or less Angus). More detailed reporting will return in future, if you would like more in depth results in the meantime, please contact Jake Bourne (jake.bourne@angusaustralia.com.au). 

 We Value Your Feedback 

Thank you again to those who have reached out with suggestions. Member consultation remains an important part of how we continue improving Angus Australia’s genomic prediction products. If you have further feedback or questions about the updated reporting format, please contact me directly. 

Yours sincerely, 

Jake Bourne
jake.bourne@angusaustralia.com.au
0456 792 504