All Bulls have been DNA tested Why DNA testing?
DNA Testing gives buyers access to AGI-generated genomic-enhanced EPD’s ( GE-EPD ) that provide: *Increased predictability and decreased risk of young and unproven animals due to enhanced accuracy of EPDs *Better characterization of genetics for difficult to measure performance traits, such as carcass, maternal and feed efficiency. *The ability to make more rapid progress or traits that are important to you due to: ** More accurate selection
** Easier identification of genetic outliers ** The ability to propagate young animals with confidence earlier in their lives.
In fact, GE-EPD’s on unproven animals have the same amount of accuracy as if they have recorded an average of 15 progeny, depending on the trait.
Trait
Progeny Equivalent
Calving Ease Direct Calving Ease Maternal
25 19 23 27 22 15 11 13 11 13 13 17
Birth Weight
Weaning Weight Yearling Weight Yearling Height Dry Matter Intake
Scrotal Circumference
Docility
Foot claw set Foot Angle
Pulmonary Arterial Pressure
Hair Shed Score Heifer Pregnancy Maternal Milk Mature Weight Carcass Weight Marbling Score
8
17 35 14 14 10 16 13
Ribeye Area
Backfat Thickness
4
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