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Breeding and Genetics
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Understanding EBVs
Understanding RBVs
Understanding Selection Indexes
Selecting Bulls
Collection Guidelines for TACE
Collection Guidelines for Angus Research
Genetic Conditions in Angus
Genomics… The What, How, Why, When
Angus HeiferSELECT
Angus SteerSELECT
UltraSELECT
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Relocating & Managing Angus Bulls in Northern Australia
Guidelines for relocating & ongoing management of Angus bulls
Cattle Tick Distribution
Buffalo Fly Distribution
3-Day Sickness Distribution
Average Daily Relative Humidity Map
Average Daily Maximum Temperature Map
Adaptation zones across Northern Australia
Considerations
Consideration 1 – Essentials
Consideration 2 – Behaviour
Consideration 3 – Joining
Consideration 4 – Post-joining
Consideration 5 – Mustering
General Checklist
Printed Protocols Available
The Stock Agents Toolkit
Stock Agents Toolkit Overview
What role does genetics play in my client’s herd?
Angus Sale Catalogues – Understanding and interpreting the information in them
What tools are available for identifying the right genetics for my clients?
DNA – Parent Verification, Genomics and Genetic Conditions
What do you need to do before starting to look at bulls?
How do I find bulls to suit my client’s needs?
Why is focusing on genetics a worthwhile exercise?
Summary – Selecting your next Angus bull
Using angus.tech software
Using angus.tech
Database Search
Signing in to Angus.Tech
Using Angus Database Search
Viewing Animal Information
Saved Searches
Customise the results layout
Sorting the results
Report Centre – Printing Animal Reports
Report Centre – Analyse the Results
Suggestions, Feedback and Questions
Angus SELECT
What is Angus SaleSELECT
Using Angus SaleSELECT
What is Angus SemenSELECT
Using Angus ASBPSELECT
Using Angus SemenSELECT
What is Angus ASBPSELECT
What is Angus MemberSELECT
Using Angus MemberSELECT
Module Summary
Angus ONLINE
Download files from the members area
Ordering DNA Services with Angus ONLINE
Tracking your DNA Orders
Viewing Results from your DNA Order
Commonly Asked Questions
Generating URL links for a single animal
Generating URL links for a group of animals
Using the Mating Predictor
Viewing your female inventory
Viewing bulls in your ownership
Viewing if an animal has genomics
Viewing reference sires
Searching sons in a sale catalogue
Generating registration certificates
Collection and Submission of DNA Samples
Tissue Sampling Units
TSU: Collection & Storage Guidelines
Hair Samples
Hair: Collection & Storage Guidelines
Hair: Collection Tips & Common Issues
Semen Samples
Transporting Semen Straws
Other Tissue Samples
Other Tissue: Collection and Storage Guidelines
Submitting DNA Samples
Angus ONLINE: Ordering, Submitting and Tracking DNA
Ordering and Submitting via Excel
Ordering and Submitting via Paper-Based Form
DNA Collection & Submission CHECKLIST
Breeding and Genetics
Understanding EBVs
What is an EBV?
Comparing the genetics of two animals
Benchmarking with Percentiles
Considering Accuracy
What EBVs are Published?
Calving Ease Direct
Calving Ease Daughters
Gestation Length
Birth Weight
200 Day Growth
400 Day Weight
600 Day Weight
Mature Cow Weight
Mature Cow Body Condition
Mature Cow Height
Milk
Days to Calving
Scrotal Size
Carcase Weight
Eye Muscle Area
Rib Fat
Rump Fat
Retail Beef Yield
Intramuscular Fat
Net Feed Intake – Feedlot
Docility
Claw Set
Foot Angle
Leg Angle
Summary
Understanding RBVs
What is an RBV?
What RBVs are published?
Coat Type
ImmuneDEX
Shear Force
MSA Marbling
Understanding Selection Indexes
What is a selection index?
How are selection indexes calculated?
Understanding economic selection indexes
Angus Selection Indexes
Choosing the index of relevance to you
Angus Breeding Indexes ($A, $A-L)
Domestic Indexes ($D, $D-L)
Heavy Grain Indexes ($GN, $GN-L)
Heavy Grass Indexes ($GS, $GS-L)
Angus Terminal Sire Index ($T)
AngusPRO Index ($PRO)
Angus on Dairy RESEARCH Index ($AxD)
Selection Index Comparison
Accessing the selection indexes
Selection Index reportability
Module summary
Important things to consider
Selecting Bulls
Setting a Breed Objective
Selecting a Seedstock Producer
Environmental Influences
TACE information
Breeding Soundness
Genetic Conditions
Breeding Health
Other considerations
Module Review
Feedback, Reflection and Questions
Collection Guidelines for TACE
Joining
Collecting Days to Calving Information
Birth
Collecting Animal Registration Details
Collecting Birth Weights
Collecting Gestation Length
Collecting Calving Difficulty Scores
Weaning
Collecting 200 Day Weights
Collecting Docility Information
Yearling / 18 Months
Collecting 400 Day Weights
Collecting 600 Day Weights
Collecting Scrotal Circumference Measurements
Collecting Live Animal Ultrasound Scanning Information
Collecting Abattoir Carcase Information
Collecting Structural Soundness Scores
Collecting Net Feed Intake Information
Maturity
Collecting Mature Cow Body Condition Scores
Collecting Mature Cow Heights
Collecting Mature Cow Weights
Submitting Performance to Angus Australia
Recording Management Groups
Common Performance Recording Problems
Performance Recording in Small Herds
Performance Recording in a Drought
Module Summary
Collection Guidelines for Angus Research
Collecting Mature Cow Udder Scores
Collecting Coat Scores
Collecting Pinkeye Scores
Collecting Better Female Fertility Data
Recording Management Groups
Submitting Performance Information for Research
Module Summary
Genetic Conditions in Angus
Arthrogryposis multiplex (AM)
Contractural arachnodactyly (CA)
Developmental duplications (DD)
Dwarfism (DW)
Horns (HH)
Alpha mannosidosis (MA)
Neuropathic hydrocephalus (NH)
Oculocutaneous hypopigmentation (OH)
Osteopetrosis (OS)
How are genetic conditions inherited?
Managing genetic conditions
Viewing genetic condition status
Reporting potential genetic conditions
Module summary
Genomics… The What, How, Why, When
Understanding DNA
What is DNA?
Understanding the inheritance of genes
Using genomics in genetic evaluation
Why does genomics provide value to the breeder?
How is the genomic value used in Estimated Breeding Values?
Why should you consider using genomic technology?
Genomics validation in modern Angus cattle
Developing a Genomic Testing Strategy for your herd
Angus HeiferSELECT
Benefits of Angus HeiferSELECT
Calculation of Angus HeiferSELECT
Understanding Angus HeiferSELECT Results
Cow-Calf Traits
Feedlot Traits
Carcase Traits
Resilience Traits
Overall Values
Understanding the Cow-Calf, Feedlot-Carcase and Total Breeding Values
Angus HeiferSELECT Genetic Effects Table
Angus BreedCHECK
Powerful Online Report Centre
Getting Ready to Order Angus HeiferSELECT
The Ordering Process
Collecting samples for Angus HeiferSELECT
Module Summary
Angus SteerSELECT
Benefits of Angus SteerSELECT
Angus SteerSELECT Development
Angus SteerSELECT Genetic Predictions
Angus Steer Value
Angus BreedCHECK
Getting Ready to order Angus SteerSELECT
The Ordering Process
Powerful Online Report Centre
Model and Reference Population
Angus SteerSELECT Genetic Effects
Angus SteerSELECT Validation
Module Summary
UltraSELECT
How do I take part in UltraSELECT?
Which EBVs are published?
Which Selection Indexes will be published?
Accessing UltraSELECT EBVs
Future of UltraSELECT
Additional Resources
World Angus Evaluation
Understanding EPDs
Why is Angus Australia participating in the WAE?
How do I take part in the WAE?
Which EPDs traits are published from the WAE?
What is the difference between an EPD and EBV?
Why are WAE accuracies generally lower than TACE accuracies?
Will sires rank the same comparing their WAE EPDs to TACE EBVs?
How should I use the WAE EPDs in selection?
How do I access the WAE results and how often are they updated?
Will bi-weekly TACE EBVs still be available?
What’s next for the WAE?
Resources & Further Information
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