EBVs are no bull
EBVs describe expected differences in the performance of progeny and are a prediction of an animal’s genetic merit.
Calculated for a range of traits with the TACE analysis,
Capitalising on genetic variation
The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) has demonstrated that there is great potential to achieve genetic improvement in Angus breeding programs by capitalising on the genetic variation that exists between Angus animals.
EBVs reliably predict progeny performance
EBVs of Bulls Entered in the ASBP have provided a reliable Prediction of the Performance of their Progeny
The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) has demonstrated that there is great potential to achieve genetic improvement in Angus breeding programs by utilising selections tools,
Starting vs. Finishing EBVs
Despite low accuracy, average starting EBVs of sires in the ASBP described their genetic merit well
One challenge facing breeders when selecting young animals, such as yearling or two year old bulls,
Individual Sire EBV Changes
While it has been shown that on average, EBVs for a group of sires do not change significantly over time, it is important to examine how EBVs of individual animals behave,
ImmuneDEX – Updated Sire RBVs Available
Updated sire Research Breeding Values for ImmuneDEX have recently been published as an addition to the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE).
The collection of immune response phenotypes, and calculation of the associated ImmuneDEX Research Breeding Values (RBV),
“Behind the Beef” Angus Podcast Episode 2 – ASBP
The Behind the Beef Podcast is back and episode 2 focuses on the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program!
Episode two features an interview with Strategic Projects Manager Christian Duff for a behind the scenes look into the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP),
