Hereford BREEDPLAN analysis updates
HOW fast we make genetic improvement in our own breeding programs and as a breed is heavily influenced by our accuracy of selection. Higher accuracy of selection simply means we…
DetailsHOW fast we make genetic improvement in our own breeding programs and as a breed is heavily influenced by our accuracy of selection. Higher accuracy of selection simply means we…
DetailsThe inclusion of genomics in the single-step BREEDPLAN analysis has meant that the selection decisions about which animals have the best combination of EBVs to breed from can be done…
DetailsIn 2015, Herefords Australia, in conjunction with the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (ABGU) and Southern Beef Technology Services (SBTS), began development of a Genomics Policy. The aim of this…
DetailsAnother elite group of young sires from across the nation has been inducted into the ranks of the Herefords Australia Super Sires catalogue. The cohort of five bulls includes Elite…
DetailsThe recent introduction of the MSA Index and the expectation that some processors will move to a payment system whereby animals with higher MSA Index carcases will attract a premium…
DetailsAs you have all been following, I have been focussed on collecting and collating as much commercial carcase data as possible. Through voluntary contributions, we now have 35,000 MSA Hereford…
DetailsThe Southern Multi Breed (SMB) project is a collaborative Research and Development project involving NSW DPI and the University of New England that is being conducted over five years from…
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