Updated EBVs Available: Mid-July 2020
Angus Australia wishes to advise that the Mid-July 2020 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation has been completed and updated EBVs are now available.
Now that the Mid-July analysis has been completed,
Common performance recording problems
The term “rubbish in – rubbish out” is often used when discussing the requirements of performance recording with the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE). In other words, the reliability of the Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) that are produced for the animals in a seedstock herd is a direct reflection of the reliability (or quality) of the information that is submitted to Angus Australia.
Understanding the Genetics of Coat Colour
Coat colour is an easily recognisable trait and for many breeds a defining characteristic, so much so that many breeders include coat colour as an important part of their animal selection criteria.
Focus on Sustainable Angus Beef
Australian Angus producers, and Angus Australia, are focused on assisting the beef industry to meet the changing expectations of beef consumers, customers, investors and other stakeholders.
This was recently highlighted in an industry report titled “Australian Beef Sustainability – 2020 Annual Update”.
Angus Australia and Vetoquinol extend partnership
Following a successful five-year collaboration, Angus Australia and independent global health company Vetoquinol are pleased to announce they will be extending their partnership.
The partnership extension will see Vetoquinol provide support to the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP),
RNA Paddock to Palate weight gain
Angus and Angus Influenced cattle have delivered in the weight gain results in the RNA Paddock to Palate competition.
Class 37 – Highest Individual Weight Gain (100 day export)
1st – Palgrove Pastoral Company – Angus influenced – ADG 3.27kg
Class 38 – Best Weight Gain for Pen of Six Grain Fed Steers (70 Day)
2nd – McIntyre Agriculture – Angus – ADG 3.108kg
Class 38 – Highest Individual Weight Gain (70 day trad)
1st – McIntyre Agriculture – Angus – ADG 3.61kg – St George Qld
Feature image: The McIntyre’s also had success in the 2019 Competition with Angus cattle winning Highest Individual Index score and 1st and 2nd in the MSA Eating Quality Competition for Export Class 100 Day fed cattle.
Are Angus Cows Getting Too Big?
The mature weight of Angus cows has increased genetically by 40kg in the last 20 years, with the current genetic trend showing an increase of 2.5kg per year.
That was the message delivered by Angus Australia’s Breed Development &
Angus Australia elects 46th President, Sam White
Angus Australia is pleased to announce that New South Wales producer Sam White has been declared the 46th President of Angus Australia, following a meeting of the Board of Directors held via teleconference on the 28th of May 2020.
Most Widely Used Sires in Last Two Years
Angus Australia has recently conducted a review of the most widely used sires in the last 2 years.
- LD Capitalist 316 has the most progeny born in the last two years,
Welcome aboard to the new Angus Youth Consultative Committee
Angus Youth Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of the revised Angus Youth Consultative Committee.
Working with current committee chair Murk Schoen the new members include,
