What EBVs are Published?

A number of different EBVs are published within the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE), covering economically important traits relating to birth, growth, maternal, fertility, carcase quality and yield, feed efficiency, structural soundness and temperament. 

EBVS Published in the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE)

Birth:

• Calving Ease Direct
• Calving Ease Daughters
• Birth Weight
• Gestation Length

Growth:

• 200 Day Growth
• 400 Day Weight
• 600 Day Weight

Maternal:

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

Fertility:

• Scrotal Size
• Days to Calving

Carcase:

• Carcase Weight
• Eye Muscle Area
• Rib Fat
• Rump Fat
• Retail Beef Yield
• Intramuscular Fat

Feed Efficiency:

• Net Feed Intake (Feedlot)

Structural Soundness:

• Claw Set
• Foot Angle
• Leg Angle

Temperament:

• Docility