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differences in fat distribution on a standard 300 kg carcase. Sires with low, or negative, fat EBVs
are expected to produce leaner progeny at any particular carcase weight than will sires with
higher EBVs.
Retail Beef Yield EBV (%) indicates genetic differences between animals for retail yield YOU CAN RELY ON
percentage in a standard 300 kg carcase. Sires with larger EBVs are expected to produce progeny
with higher yielding carcases. FMG TO STAND BY YOU.
Intramuscular Fat EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of
intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 300 kg carcase. Depending on market LITERALLY.
targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.
Docility EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic differences between animals in temperament.
Docility EBVs are expressed as differences in the percentage of progeny that will be scored with
acceptable temperament (ie. either “docile” or “restless”).

Selection Indexes
New Zealand Simmental selection indexes are calculated for two market specifications, namely,
Maternal (Self Replacing) and Terminal. These Indexes relate to typical commercial herds in
temperate New Zealand targeting these specifications.
Indexes are reported as an EBV, in units of relative earning capacity ($’s) for a given market.
They reflect both the short-term profit generated by a sire through the sale of his progeny, and
the longer-term profit generated by his daughters in a sustainable cow herd, if a proportion of
heifers are retained for breeding.
The Indexes are derived using BreedObject technology. More information on this technology is
available from the BreedObject web site.
Maternal (Self Replacing) Index ($) – Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net
profitability per cow joined for an example self replacing commercial herd (run in a temperate
environment) producing steers. This Index assumes that the joinings are to British breed cows
where there is only a modest concern about calving difficulty. The steer progeny are pasture
grown and finished and marketed to produce a 300 kg carcase at 16 months. Daughters are
retained for breeding. More information is available on the EBV weightings and profit drivers
for the Maternal (Self Replacing) Index. A bull is a big investment. Which is why FMG is right there with you to ensure
Terminal Index ($) – Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability you get the very best cover on sale day, and the best service every day after
per cow joined for an example commercial crossbred herd (run in a temperate environment) that. That’s because we understand livestock insurance as much as we
targeting grass-finished production. This Index assumes that the joinings are to British breed understand the importance of personal service. So talk to your FMG Rural
cows where there is only a modest concern about calving difficulty. Both heifer and steer Manager about FMG Premier Bull Sales cover. All bulls sold at auction up to
progeny are pasture grown and finished and are then slaughtered to produce a 300 kg carcase at $50,000 can be covered for 6.5% of the purchase price and those sold at
15 months. All progeny are slaughtered. More information is available on the EBV weightings FMG Premier Bull Sales are insured at the fall of the hammer for 14 days free.*
and profit drivers for the Terminal Index. To find out more, call us on 0800 366 466 or visit fmg.co.nz/bulls
Note that $Index Values for individual animals are sensitive to the assumptions used in the * Subject to standard underwriting criteria. Please note this is only a summary of
BreedObject analysis to calculate the relevant selection index. FMG products and services and is subject to our specific product documentation.
For full details, refer to the relevant policy wordings at fmg.co.nz
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