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HDT Index (heifer/dairy terminal)

New Zealand Angus Heifer/Dairy Terminal Index - Predicted Response

Expected Change in Individual Traits

CEd CEm GL BW 200W 400W 600W MCW Milk SS DC Cwt EMA Rib Rump RBY IMF

Above the 0 line (X axis) selects for more positive numbers and below the line selects for more negative numbers.
For some traits (e.g. growth), a positive response is desirable and for others (e.g. days to calving), a negative response is desirable.

This index is primarily driven by getting live calves on the ground, and producing an early maturing prime animal with
added carcase traits for improved carcase yield and marbling with no direct selection for maternal traits.

NB. It is important point to be aware that while no emphasis has been placed on some traits, for example
maternal traits in the HDT, they still may be selected for indirectly through positive or negative correlations with
other traits, as is the case with Days to Calving in the HDT.

ANGUSPURE PARTNER STUD
AngusPure NZ has teamed up with 88 Angus studs who share in our vision - to focus on the end consumer.
This stud is proud to be named as one of them, and by using the finest genetics and implementing best
management practice they can help you produce more premium quality Angus beef.
Only our AngusPure Partner studs display these devices in their sale catalogues. They indicate bulls endorsed
by AngusPure NZ.

EXTRA ANGUSPURE ENDORSEMENT
ANGUSPURE ENDORSED BULLS FOR MARBLING

AngusPure continues to endorse bulls for sale that are in the top 40% In addition to the ‘A’, and to assist bull buyers who wish to select for more
of the breed for AngusPure index. This index gives commercial farmers marbling we are rewarding those animals that are in the top 25% of the
confidence that by using this selection tool, bulls are most likely to leave breed for AngusPure index and who also have their marbling EBV (IMF)
progeny with superior carcase quality and at the same time achieve in the top 50% as well. These bulls will be awarded an ‘A+’ endorsement.
desirable outcomes for self replacing herds, as the AngusPure index still Marbling is one of the very highest eating quality attributes and is
rewards cattle with strong maternal attributes like calving ease, scrotal and necessary in order to meet some of the highest premium requirements
growth, along with carcase weight. To qualify for the ‘A’ endorsement, bulls for our new program, AngusPure Special Reserve. To qualify for the ‘A+’
must meet a minimum AngusPure index of +$120. endorsement, bulls must meet a minimum AngusPure index of +$141.
These bulls will be => +$120 for AngusPure index. They must also meet the minimum marbling requirement of +1.7 for IMF
These bulls will be => +$141 for AngusPure index and => + 1.7 for
IMF EBV.
AngusPure recognises the need to lift the amount of marbling in our New
Zealand cow genetics, in order to fill the requirements of consumers going
forward. Marbling has two critical components; genetics and feeding.
Feeding on a rising plane of nutrition is vital but without the genetics these
attributes will not be able to express themselves.