$Index FAQs
What are $ Indexes?
Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That’s where $ Indexes come in. Through well conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $… Continue reading
EPD abbreviation ready reckoner
When to record traits on the IGS system
We’ve put together a ready reckoner to help with date ranges on when to collect weights and traits in the following document:
IGS Docility Scoring
Temperament is an important trait for all beef producers.
Improved Temperaments add dollars to the bottom line through improved growth rates, increased carcase compliance and decreased labour and operational costs.
Docility is one of the EPD’s available to Simmental breeders… Continue reading
Frequently Asked IGS Questions
WHAT IS IGS?
IGS (International Genetic Solutions) is the world’s largest beef genetic evaluation system. A collaboration of progressive cattle breed associations, with nearly 18,000,000 total animals and more than 340,000 annual registrations, IGS provides beef producers with some of… Continue reading
Understanding the IGS EPD suite
MATERNAL EPDS
CALVING EASE DIRECT (CE-D)
Reported as the percentage of extra unassisted births in first calving heifers, relative to the average.
CE-D is relative to the direct Calving Ease of the animal. Higher values are more favourable.
CALVING EASE… Continue reading
CGEN How To videos
Jump over to our YouTube channel for How To videos on logging in, registering calves and much more. Your login will be sent out at or around 1st April.
If you experience any issues and can’t find the answer in… Continue reading
An Index is not an EPD
By Lane Geiss, ASA
$API and $TI A Bull Buyer’s Best Friends
An index is not an EPD, but rather a measure of the difference in profitability for the designed scenario. Understanding each index can help… Continue reading
The Value of DNA Information
in the BOLT Single-step Genetic Evaluations
By Mahdi Saatchi, Rohan L. Fernando, Lauren Hyde, Jackie Atkins, Steve McGuire, Wade Shafer, Matt L. Spangler, and Bruce Golden, IGS Genetic Evaluation Team and Consultants.
DNA profiles provide additional information about the genetic… Continue reading
How the blacks influenced the breed
