Most Widely Used Sires in the Last Two Years
Angus Australia has recently conducted a review of the most widely used sires in the last 2 years.
- Millah Murrah Paratrooper P15 has the most progeny born in the last two years, followed by Landfall New Ground N90 and Murdeduke Quarterback Q011. These bulls have a combined total of 8,809 progeny born during this period.
- When reviewing the 20 bulls with the most progeny in the last two years, new bulls entering the list (by comparison to the equivalent list 12 months prior) Moogenilla Quinella Q33, Sterling Pacific 904, Millah Murrah Rocket Man R38, Texas Iceman R725, Millah Murrah Rembrandt R48 And Baldridge SR Goalkeeper.
- Of the 20 bulls with the most progeny in the last two years, 14 have been bred in Australia, while 6 are imported sires from the United States. Of the 14 bulls bred in Australia, 8 are sons of imported sires from the United States.
- The average Angus Breeding Index of the 20 bulls with the most progeny in the last two years is +248, which is placed in the highest 9% percentile band (when compared to 2022 drop calves). None of the 20 most widely used bulls have an Angus Breeding Index that is below the 40%percentile band.
- Across individual traits, the average EBVs and RBVs of the 20 bulls with the most progeny in the last two years is as follows:
Christian Duff – General Manager Genetic Improvement
SIRES WITH MOST PROGENY IN THE LAST 2 YEARS
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