Angus breeders are cautious about a multi-breed evaluation
He says the Angus-only evaluation runs beside the existing one, with seven new traits due.
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This episode featured as part of the Livestock and Genetics segment in partnership with Carrfields Livestock.
Angus breeders are cautious about a move to a national multi-breed genetic evaluation.
Angus Australia chief executive Scott Wright says 873 members answered a survey on the proposal, which would run tropical and temperate evaluations across breeds. Angus makes up about 52% of the Australian beef population, so the breed has a lot riding on the outcome.
The breed’s own Angus-only evaluation launched in January.
“We’re running it parallel to the existing evaluation, so members can have a look and a feel how that works,” he says.
Seven new traits and an index are due later this year, giving members more to compare as the two evaluations run side by side.
This episode featured as part of the Livestock and Genetics segment in partnership with Carrfields Livestock. To learn more about buying, selling or managing livestock, or to connect with a local livestock specialist, visit carrfieldslivestock.co.nz
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