Introducing New Angus Selection Indexes
New selection indexes will be introduced for Angus seedstock cattle in the December 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation.
The new selection indexes replace the current Angus Breeding,
Selection Indexes, one number balancing a lot of traits – Wrap up
Over the last few weeks Angus Australia has been highlighting Selection Indexes, one number balancing a lot of traits. Angus Australia has a number of informative resources available that give support into a better understanding of EBVs and Selection Indexes.
Updated EBVs Available – Mid-November 2021
Angus Australia wishes to advise that the Mid-November 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation has been completed and updated EBVs are now available.
With the completion of the Mid-November 2021 analysis,
Upcoming 2021 Service Providers Events
Angus Australia is holding two workshops via ZOOM for beef industry members wishing to stay abreast of the most recent outcomes of research and development projects conducted by Angus Australia.
Updated EBVs Available – November 2021
Angus Australia wishes to advise that the November 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation has been completed and updated EBVs are now available.
With the completion of the November 2021 analysis,
Research Selection Indexes
As part of the review and updating of the selection indexes that are published within the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE), Angus Australia, in association with the Animal Genetics &
Aligning with your program
When utilising selection indexes, members are advised to select the Selection index that is most aligned with the system their operation operates in.
Angus Australia Sire Summary Spring 2021 now available
The Angus Australia Sire Summary contains a summary of the Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for selected sires recorded in Angus Australia’s Herd Book Register (HBR) and Angus Performance Register (APR).
Updated EBVs Available – Mid-October 2021
Angus Australia wishes to advise that the Mid-October 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation has been completed and updated EBVs are now available. With the completion of the Mid-October 2021 analysis,
Using Selection Indexes
Angus Selection Indexes should be used as an initial filtering tool for potential selection candidates, before specific breeding objective criteria is applied.
