Angus SteerSELECT Genetic Predictions

Angus SteerSELECT provides genetic predictions for nine (9) growth, feed intake, carcase and resilience traits, along with an overall selection Index, being Angus Steer Value (with star rating).

The genetic predictions are reported using an intuitive 0 – 100 scoring system, with a score of 50 representing the average genetic merit of current-day commercial Angus animals. 

Higher values identify steers carrying genetics that will produce “more” of a trait, which may or may not be preferred, subject to the production system. For example, a steer with an Average Daily Gain (ADG) prediction of 80 would be expected to have a higher daily gain (kg/day) than a steer, particularly from the same cohort, with an ADG genetic 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.

A description of each of the traits by group is listed in Table 1.