SERVICE SIRE EPD REQUIREMENTS FOR CALVING EASE
Two sire classifications will be recognized in SMS Heifer Sales: • Artificial insemination (AI) sires • Natural service (NS) sires (genomic tested only) For a complete list see the SMS website: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/show-me-select-replacement- heifer-program/show-me-select-requirements Service Sire Breed Minimum Calving Ease EPD A.I. Accuracy Requirement Angus 7.0 0.60 Charolais 15.6 0.60 Gelbvieh & Balancer 14.0 0.60 Limousin & LimFlex 14.0 0.60 Hereford 6.8 0.50 Red Angus 14.0 0.60 Simmental & SimAngus 14.0 0.60
This logo signifies that the farm is Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certified. Beef Quality Assurance is a program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions. Beef Quality Assurance programs have evolved to include best practices around cattle handling, facility management, cattle transportation, good record keeping and protecting herd health, which all result in better outcomes for cattle and producers. Today, having an active BQA certification is more important than ever because the full beef supply chain is leveraging the program to ensure our commitment to food safety, cattle well-being, and beef quality. Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program producers are encouraged to obtain Beef Quality Assurance certification, but it is not required.
Show-Me-Plus Classification:
Tier Two Classification: Heifers qualify for Tier Two (white tag) in the Show-Me- Select Replacement Heifer Program based on the following minimum accuracies of the heifer’s sire at the time of sale for the respective traits listed below.
Heifers tested with a heifer genomic prediction panel approved by University of Missouri Extension will be given the designation of a Show-Me-Plus Heifer. These include breed association GE-EPD, GeneMax Advantage, Igenity Beef, Inherit Select, and Method Choice tests. Heifer DNA samples must be submitted and paid for two months prior to sale date. Genomic panel results must be sent to Regional Coordinator and State Beef Geneticist prior to tagging.
Trait
Accuracy
Calving ease (direct)
0.65
Calving ease (maternal)
0.30
Weaning weight
0.75
Carcass Weight
0.20
Marbling
0.20
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