Expected Progeny Difference FAQs by ASA
by Dr. Lauren Hyde, IGS Geneticist and Dr. Wade Shafer
Q 1. How do you balance EPD selection and actual phenotypes?
Expected progeny differences (EPD) have a clear advantage over less sophisticated predictors such as raw weights and contemporary… Continue reading
$ Index videos from ASA
Presented by Wade Shafer
Quick Reference to ASA EPD and $ Indexes
A guide to EPDS from American Simmental
Expected Progeny Differences (EPD): EPD are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPD, the difference between two sires’ EPD represents the unit difference expected in the… Continue reading
Doing your homework pays off when it comes to importing or exporting genetics
By JACINTA CUMMINS
AUSTRALIANS largely relied on imported genetics to establish the Simmental breed in the country with early breeders noting that the first few generations of domestically bred Simmental bulls offered for sale commanded extraordinary… Continue reading
Podcasts are back
Today we’re listening to an interview with the voice of Simmental, Peter Speers.
Welcome back to our latest instalment of the Australian Simmental Podcast, we’re celebrating 50 years and the next guest is someone who certainly has a few… Continue reading
After decades in the game, Jindivick cattleman says Simmentals are the key to success
By JACINTA CUMMINS
MALCOLM… Continue reading
Txuleta 1882 presents dry aged Simmental to Melbourne and Sydney fine diners
By JACINTA CUMMINS
THE Australian and North American use of Simmentals has predominantly been solely for beef… Continue reading
CGEN/IGS transition timeline
| Dear Members ABRI online transactions will cease at the end of February – this will give the Registrars time to complete work before final database extraction mid March. The 1st of each month has been Breedplan’s deadline so any… Continue reading |
Attitudinal shift needed in Australia’s dairy industry
By JACINTA CUMMINS
TIM Williams is the Bega based director of Agri Milk Consulting Pty Ltd and Genetic Austria’s Australian representative who… Continue reading
Doing your homework pays off when it comes to importing or exporting genetics
By JACINTA CUMMINS
AUSTRALIANS largely relied on imported genetics to establish the Simmental breed in the country with early breeders noting… Continue reading