Collection Guidelines for TACE

Performance recording information used for the calculation of TACE (TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation) EBVs can be collected throughout the life of an animal. Click on the stage of life to find out what information can be collected at that time;

Joining:

• Joining Details

Birth:

• Animal Registration Details
• AI Date
• Birth Weight
• Calving Difficulty Score

Weaning:

• 200 Day Weight
• Docility Score

Yearling to 18 months:

• 400 Day Weight
• 600 Day Weight
• Scrotal Circumference
• Scanning Measurements
• Abattoir Carcase
• Net Feed Intake
•  Structural Scores

Maturity:

• Mature Cow Weight
• Mature Cow Body Condition
• Mature Cow Height

Additional Information when submitting data to TACE

Submitting Performance to Angus Australia

Recording Management Groups 

Common Performance Recording Problems

Performance Recording in some situations requires special considerations

Performance Recording in Small Groups

Performance Recording in Drought

Collecting Research Traits 

Angus Australia acknowledges the funds provided by the Australian Government through the Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company (MDC).  

This resource was created as a result of a collaboration between Angus Australia and Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company (MDC) (Project P.PSH.1063).