BULL SALE Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am ~ Inspections from 10am ~
11 Registered bulls on Offer 194 Cargills Lane BRAIDWOOD, NSW
Select Genetics is an Artificial Breeding company based in Gerringong, NSW. It is owned and operated by Angus Richmond who has over 27 years industry experience.
Services include:
• • • • •
Semen sales FTAI Programs Semen storage Semen distribution On farm semen collection
Office: 4234 0100 Mobile: 0439 423 402 Email: admin@selectgenetics.com.au
BULL SALE Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am ~ Inspections from 10am ~
11 Registered bulls on Offer Vendors
Agents
Ian Cargill 0407 228 177
Anthony Atkinson 0412 777 700
Noelene Cargill 0427 422 713
Geoff Baker 0439 421 667
194 Cargills Lane, BRAIDWOOD, NSW
WELCOME TO THE BILLAGLEN ANGUS BULL SALE Welcome We are pleased to welcome you to our inaugural bull sale! Billaglen Pastoral Company has been successfully breeding commercial Angus cattle for over 80 years. In 2011, we founded our stud, Billaglen Angus. Since then, we have predominantly been breeding bulls for our own commercial herd, with the hope of holding an annual bull sale. The 2018 and 2019 seasons were challenging, with drought, fires, and floods, delaying the preparation of our bulls to a standard we were happy to offer. This draft is of 11 bulls, all sired by home-bred embryo packages we purchased from Millah Murrah and KO Angus. All 11 bulls were born before we received a break in the season, and as a result have been behind. However, their growth and maturity this spring has been impressive, because of this, we are proud to present a small draft of bulls for our inaugural sale. Our aim is to breed easy doing, soft, fleshy bulls, with our focus on the end commercial market. We have grown our registered herd from the ground up, having purchased females, and genetics, from Millah Murrah, Forres dispersal, and KO Angus studs. We have joined our females via AI and naturally to selected local, and international sires. We have imported several embryo packages from Stern Angus in New Zealand. The progeny of these will feature in our stud in the coming years. We are happy with the cow herd we are growing and are excited for what is to come. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sale Day. With thanks, The Billaglen Pastoral Team
Sale Information LOCATION: “Billaglen” is situated at 194 Cargills Lane, Braidwood, NSW. Our cattle yards are located at 280 Cargills Lane. INSPECTIONS: From 10am Sale Day. REFRESHMENTS: Complementary morning tea available. INSURANCE: Insurance of your purchase will be available on the day of the sale. There is no vendor insurance in the sale bulls. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to insure their bull(s). SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET: Will be available prior to the sale. INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY: All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk and therefore Billaglen Pastoral Co. assumes no liability. AGENT CONTACT: Anthony Atkinson 0412 777 700, Geoff Baker 0439 421 667. NLIS: Schute Bell Badgery Lumby will be completing NLIS Transfers.
Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am
REBATE: A rebate of 2% on sale bulls will be offered to outside agents introducing clients in-writing prior to the sale, or in attendance on the day of the sale. SALE CATALOGUE DISCLAIMER All reasonable care has been taken by the consigners to ensure that the information provided in the catalogue is correct at the time of publication. However, neither the consigners nor the selling agents make any other representations about the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided in this catalogue and do not assume any responsibility for the use or interpretation of the information included in this catalogue. You are encouraged to see independent verification or any information contained in this catalogue before relying on such information. PARENT VERIFICATION SUFFIXES The animals listed within this catalogue including its pedigree, are displaying a Parent Verification Suffix which indicates the DNA parent verification status that has been conducted on the animal. The Parent Verification Suffixes that will appear at the end of each animal’s name. PV: both parents have been verified by DNA. SV: the sire has been verified by DNA. DV: the dam has been verified by DNA. #: DNA verification has not been conducted. E: DNA verification has identified that the sire and/or dam may possibly be incorrect, but this cannot be confirmed conclusively. ANGUS AUSTRALIA DISCLAIMER Animal details included in this catalogue, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Index values, are based on information provided by the breeder or owner of the animal. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information provided in this catalogue was correct at the time of publication, Angus Australia will assume no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken based on this information. PRIVACY INFORMATION In order for Angus Australia to process the transfer of a registered animal in this catalogue, the vendor will need to provide certain information to Angus Australia and the buyer consents to the collection and disclosure of that information by Angus Australia in certain circumstances. If the buyer does not wish for his or her information to be stored and disclosed by Angus Australia, the buyer must contact Angus Australia in writing. If Angus Australia is not contacted by the buyer, then the buyer will be taken to have consented to the disclosure of such information.
Insepections from 10am
1
BILLAGLEN QUBIT Q20#
Ident: AWTQ20
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 28/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271# TE MANIA INFINITY 04 379 AB# TE MANIA 95102#
Dam: NDLF83 OUTWEST TI MAXINE F83SV
$Index Values
BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407# OUTWEST 1407 MAXINE D131# OUTWEST PD MAXINE B117#
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$109
$103
$115
$104
AMFU,CAFU,DD50%,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+6.4
+3.2
-7.0
+3.4
+41
+74
+96
+93
+10
Acc
52%
50%
63%
62%
61%
61%
62%
61%
57%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.7
-6.3
+54
+3.2
+0.4
+0.6
-0.6
+2.2
+0.36
-
57%
44%
60%
57%
62%
59%
60%
58%
52%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
2
BILLAGLEN QUIRKY Q01#
Ident: AWTQ01
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 28/08/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV MILLAH MURRAH EQUITY E123PV MILLAH MURRAH EQUITY G142PV MILLAH MURRAH ABIGAIL B64PV
Dam: AWTJ14 BILLAGLEN ABIGAIL J14PV
$Index Values
LAWSONS DINKY-DI Z191SV MILLAH MURRAH ABIGAIL E190PV MILLAH MURRAH ABIGAIL B10PV
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$103
$98
$108
$100
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+6.3
+7.1
-4.6
+4.3
+41
+74
+98
+103
+12
Acc
48%
45%
59%
61%
60%
60%
61%
60%
55%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.4
-5.3
+57
+1.6
+0.9
+0.4
-0.8
+2.1
+0.30
-
55%
38%
57%
55%
60%
56%
58%
55%
48%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am
3
BILLAGLEN QUIZZ Q10#
Ident: AWTQ10
Mating Type: Natural
APR
DOB: 20/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI OUTLIER F031SV MATAURI 08860#
Dam: AWTL47 BILLAGLEN 5003 L47SV
$Index Values
UNKNOWN
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$93
$90
$89
$95
AMFU,CA50%,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+7.0
+6.1
-6.3
+3.0
+39
+74
+99
+105
+12
Acc
51%
48%
61%
64%
63%
62%
64%
62%
58%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.6
-5.5
+53
+0.7
+2.7
+1.7
-1.7
+1.4
+0.44
-
58%
42%
61%
58%
64%
60%
62%
59%
52%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
4
BILLAGLEN QUANTIFY Q24#
Ident: AWTQ24
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 15/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV RENNYLEA C277PV IRELANDS FLETCHER F1PV TE MANIA WARGOONA Z31PV
Dam: AWTJ3 BILLAGLEN MAXINE J3SV
$Index Values
TE MANIA INFINITY 04 379 AB# OUTWEST TI MAXINE F83SV OUTWEST 1407 MAXINE D131#
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$111
$103
$119
$108
AMFU,CAFU,DD50%,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+4.4
+3.2
-7.7
+5.3
+49
+86
+117
+117
+12
Acc
51%
47%
62%
62%
61%
61%
62%
60%
56%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+3.1
-3.7
+67
+2.5
+0.4
+0.1
-0.6
+2.2
+0.25
-
56%
40%
59%
56%
61%
57%
59%
56%
50%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
Insepections from 10am
5
BILLAGLEN QUEEREST Q33#
Ident: AWTQ33
Mating Type: Natural
APR
DOB: 30/08/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV BASIN FRANCHISE P142# EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV EF EVERELDA ENTENSE 6117#
Dam: AWTL52 BILLAGLEN 5008 L52SV
$Index Values
UNKNOWN
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$103
$96
$106
$101
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+5.6
+7.1
-3.4
+3.6
+40
+76
+100
+102
+11
Acc
49%
46%
58%
60%
59%
59%
60%
59%
54%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.2
-6.4
+57
+1.1
+2.2
+2.2
-2.0
+2.0
+0.45
-
55%
39%
57%
54%
59%
56%
57%
55%
48%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
6
BILLAGLEN QUAKE Q18#
Ident: AWTQ18
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 30/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV BT CROSSOVER 758N# SILVEIRAS CONVERSION 8064# EXG SARAS DREAM S609 R3#
Dam: NMMJ99 MILLAH MURRAH PRUE J99SV
$Index Values
KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87# MILLAH MURRAH PRUE D57PV MILLAH MURRAH PRUE Y28#
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$103
$100
$103
$102
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+0.3
-1.4
-4.3
+5.3
+47
+81
+103
+93
+15
Acc
51%
48%
63%
62%
61%
61%
62%
61%
57%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+3.5
-5.9
+62
+4.8
+1.5
+1.5
-0.3
+1.8
+0.29
-
57%
40%
59%
56%
61%
58%
59%
57%
50%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am
7
BILLAGLEN QUAY Q16#
Ident: AWTQ16
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 30/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV TE MANIA XPO X84# KENNY’S CREEK XPO C234PV TE MANIA MITTAGONG V254#
Dam: NFJG83 FORRES IRIS G83SV
$Index Values
BANQUET ABODE A005PV FORRES IRIS D3# ST PAULS IRIS Y216PV
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$100
$98
$100
$100
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+1.4
+1.5
-3.0
+5.4
+48
+86
+110
+103
+14
Acc
49%
45%
57%
60%
59%
59%
60%
58%
54%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.7
-4.8
+67
+1.4
+0.8
+0.9
-0.8
+1.7
-0.08
-
54%
37%
56%
53%
59%
55%
56%
54%
47%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
8
BILLAGLEN QUARTZ Q07#
Ident: AWTQ07
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 25/10/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV S A F 598 BANDO 5175# BANQUET ABODE A005PV BANQUET NANNY V44#
Dam: NFJG49 FORRES DORIS G49SV
$Index Values
S S TRAVELER 6807 T510# FORRES DORIS X95# FORRES DORIS V53#
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$109
$101
$116
$106
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+3.5
+1.7
-5.3
+4.5
+49
+87
+118
+132
+12
Acc
50%
46%
59%
62%
61%
60%
61%
60%
56%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+3.1
-5.0
+66
+1.9
+0.2
-0.4
-0.3
+1.8
+0.25
-
56%
39%
58%
55%
60%
57%
58%
55%
48%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
Insepections from 10am
9
BILLAGLEN QUAD Q13#
Ident: AWTQ13
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 01/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV HF TIGER 5T# BILLAGLEN HORIZON H9SV FORRES WILCOOLA E63PV
Dam: AWTL32 BILLAGLEN MILDRED L32#
$Index Values
FORRES SCOTCHCAP Y283PV FORRES MILDRED B33SV ST PAULS MILDRED Y221PV
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$107
$104
$110
$105
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+3.3
+2.4
-6.3
+5.1
+47
+83
+110
+114
+12
Acc
47%
44%
57%
60%
59%
59%
60%
58%
54%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.4
-4.2
+65
+5.1
-0.4
-1.3
+0.8
+1.4
-0.04
-
54%
37%
56%
53%
58%
55%
56%
54%
46%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
10
BILLAGLEN QUEST Q11#
Ident: AWTQ11
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 20/09/2019
SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# MATAURI REALITY 839# MATAURI 06663#
Sire: AWTK4 BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV TE MANIA KNIGHT K206+90SV KENNY’S CREEK SANDY S15SV
KENNY’S CREEK FEDERATION Q140+95#
Dam: AWTH8 BILLAGLEN TELLTALE H8SV
$Index Values
V D A R LUCYS BOY# WALLAROY TELLTALE T148# TE MANIA WARGOONA J47+89#
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$89
$88
$88
$89
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+4.2
+2.7
-4.7
+5.0
+40
+68
+90
+97
+11
Acc
51%
49%
60%
63%
62%
61%
62%
61%
57%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.2
-5.5
+52
+0.6
+1.4
+1.9
-1.3
+1.9
+0.06
-
57%
44%
59%
57%
62%
58%
60%
57%
51%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am
11
BILLAGLEN QUIET Q12#
Ident: AWTQ12
Mating Type: Natural
HBR
DOB: 10/09/2019
TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV AYRVALE EASE E3PV
Sire: AWTM5 BILLAGLEN MAN OF WAR M5SV
ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV KO MISS CHEYENNE F26SV J & C MISS CHEYENE A17# MCC DAYBREAK# QUAKER HILL RAMPAGE 0A36PV QHF BLACKCAP 6E2 OF4V16 4355#
Dam: NZCM79 KO VICKY M79SV
$Index Values
CONNEALY UNITED 1116# KO VICKY K70# KO VICKY E22#
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$129
$115
$142
$122
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+1.0
-2.9
-2.9
+4.2
+53
+88
+120
+112
+11
Acc
49%
44%
62%
62%
61%
60%
61%
60%
56%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+1.7
-5.7
+70
+8.9
-0.8
-2.1
+1.5
+2.1
+0.28
-
56%
36%
58%
55%
60%
56%
58%
55%
47%
-
Traits Oberserved: None
Purchaser:................................................................................................................. $.......................................................
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Insepections from 10am
RS
BILLAGLEN MAN OF WAR M5SV
Ident: AWTM5
Mating Type: ET
DOB: 30/08/2016
HBR
Billaglen Man of War M5 was bred from an embryo we purchased from KO Angus. Out of KO Miss Cheyenne F26, and by Ayrvale General G18, M5 was a favourite among the Billaglen Pastoral Team. M5 was shown lightly as a young bull, before working in both our commercial and stud herds. His stand-out achievement is being awarded Champion Bull at the 2018 Angus Youth Roundup.
TE MANIA YORKSHIRE Y437PV TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV TE MANIA LOWAN Z53#
Sire: HIOG18 AYRVALE GENERAL G18PV
TE MANIA BARTEL B219PV AYRVALE EASE E3PV EAGLEHAWK JEDDA B32SV
PAPA EQUATOR 2928# ARDROSSAN EQUATOR A241PV ARDROSSAN PRINCESS W38PV Dam: NZCF26 KO MISS CHEYENNE F26SV VERMILION YELLOWSTONE# J & C MISS CHEYENE A17# J & C MISS CHEYENNE W3#
$Index Values
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$139
$114
$156
$129
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
-0.8
-3.9
-4.9
+5.8
+54
+93
+130
+120
+13
Acc
65%
60%
75%
76%
75%
75%
75%
73%
71%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+2.5
-7.8
+76
+7.8
+0.3
-0.4
+0.6
+2.3
+0.52
-
71%
52%
72%
69%
73%
71%
71%
70%
63%
-
Traits Oberserved: Genomics Statistics: Number of Herds: 1, Prog Analysed: 7, Genomic Prog: 0
RS
BILLAGLEN REALITY K4SV
Ident: AWTK4
Mating Type: ET
HBR
DOB: 25/08/2014
SCHURR 77 1346 EXCEL# SCHURRTOP REALITY X723# SCHURRTOP 8019 V141#
We bred Billaglen Reality K4 from an embryo package purchased from Millah Murrah Angus. Out of Millah Murrah Flower F11, and by Maturi Reality 839, his maternal bloodlines feature both Woody and Highlander.
Sire: NZE14647008839 MATAURI REALITY 839# TE MANIA ULONG U41SV MATAURI 06663# MATAURI 04456 AB#
TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271# HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB# STERN 2664# Dam: NMMF11 MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER F11PV MILLAH MURRAH WOODY W100# MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER D97PV MILLAH MURRAH FLOWER Y49SV
$Index Values
Mid September 2021 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
ABI
DOM
GRN
GRS
$111
$103
$116
$108
AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
Dir
Dtrs
GL
BW
200
400
600
MWT
Milk
EBVs
+6.1
+6.6
-6.1
+5.3
+49
+84
+110
+126
+10
Acc
66%
62%
74%
75%
74%
74%
75%
73%
70%
SC
DC
CWT
EMA
Rib
Rump
RBY
IMF%
NFI-F
Doc
+3.6
-6.9
+65
+1.8
+1.8
+1.6
-1.3
+1.9
+0.36
-
71%
56%
71%
70%
73%
71%
71%
69%
63%
-
Traits Oberserved: Genomics Statistics: Number of Herds: 1, Prog Analysed: 60, Genomic Prog: 0
Friday 8th October 2021 at 11am
UNDERSTANDING The transtasman angus cattle Evaluation (tace)
What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation? The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus infused beef cattle. TACE uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility). TACE includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and New Zealand Angus Association databases to evaluate the genetics of animals across Australia and New Zealand. TACE analyses are conducted by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI), using beef genetic evaluation software developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).
What is an EBV?
Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals in Australia and New Zealand. To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide: • the breed average EBV • the percentile bands table The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes.
An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).
For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.
EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken.
An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV.
Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s). For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20 kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Considering Accuracy
The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV. EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.
Description of TACE EBVs
EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.
Other
Carcase
Fertility
Growth
Birth
UNDERSTANDING estimated breeding values (ebvs) %
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.
CEDtrs
%
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.
GL
days
Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation length.
BW
kg
Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.
Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.
200 Day
kg
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
400 Day
kg
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
600 Day
kg
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
MCW
kg
Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight.
Milk
kg
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal Higher EBVs indicate heavier contribution of its dam. live weight.
DtC
days
Structure Rear Front
Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving.
cm Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference.
CWT
kg
Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight.
EMA
cm2
Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area.
SS
Rib Fat
mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
P8 Fat
mm Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
RBY
%
Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase.
Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.
IMF
%
Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.
NFI-F
kg/ Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency. day gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase. %
Genetic differences between animals in temperament.
Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.
%
Genetic differences between animals in desirable front feet angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).
Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure.
%
Genetic differences between animals in desirable front feet claw set structure (shape and evenness of claw).
Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure.
%
Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear feet angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).
Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure.
%
Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear leg structure when viewed from behind.
Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure.
%
Genetic differences between animals in desirable rear leg structure when viewed from the side.
Higher EBVs indicate more desirable structure.
ABI
$
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular Higher selection index values production system or market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall indicate greater profitability. profitability in the majority of commercial grass and grain finishing beef production systems.
DOM
$
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self Higher selection index values replacing herd targeting the domestic supermarket trade. indicate greater profitability.
HGRN
$
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self Higher selection index values replacing herd targeting pasture grown steers with a 200 day feedlot finishing period for indicate greater profitability. the grain fed high quality, highly marbled markets.
HGRS
$
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self Higher selection index values replacing herd targeting pasture finished steers. indicate greater profitability.
Doc Feet Angle Feet Claw Set Feet Angle Leg Hind View Leg Side View
Selection Index
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers. Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
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