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HDT Index (heifer/dairy terminal)

New Zealand Angus Heifer/Dairy Terminal Index - Predicted Response

Expected Change in Individual Traits

ANGUSPURE PARTNER STUD
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 AngusPure NZ has teamed up with 88 Angus studs who share in our
the line selects for more negative numbers. For some traits (e.g. growth), vision - to focus on the end consumer. This stud is proud to be named
a positive response is desirable and for others (e.g. days to calving), a as one of them, and by using the finest genetics and implementing
negative response is desirable.
best management practice they can help you produce more premium
This index is primarily driven by getting live calves on the ground, quality Angus beef.
and producing an early maturing prime animal with added Only our AngusPure Partner studs display these devices in their sale
carcase traits for improved carcase yield and marbling with no catalogues. They indicate bulls endorsed by AngusPure NZ.
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 ANGUSPURE ENDORSED BULLS
in the HDT, they still may be selected for indirectly through
positive or negative correlations with other traits, as is the AngusPure continues to endorse bulls for sale that are in the top 40% of the breed
case with Days to Calving in the HDT. for AngusPure index. This index gives commercial farmers confidence that by using
this selection tool, bulls are most likely to leave progeny with superior carcase
quality and at the same time achieve desirable outcomes for self replacing herds,
as the AngusPure index still rewards cattle with strong maternal attributes like
calving ease, scrotal and growth, along with carcase weight. To qualify for the ‘A’
endorsement, bulls must meet a minimum AngusPure index of +$120.
These bulls will be => +$120 for AngusPure index.

EXTRA ANGUSPURE ENDORSEMENT
FOR MARBLING
In addition to the ‘A’, and to assist bull buyers who wish to select for more marbling
we are rewarding those animals that are in the top 25% of the breed for AngusPure
index and who also have their marbling EBV (IMF) in the top 50% as well. These bulls
will be awarded an ‘A+’ endorsement. Marbling is one of the very highest eating
quality attributes and is necessary in order to meet some of the highest premium
requirements for our new program, AngusPure Special Reserve. To qualify for the
‘A+’ endorsement, bulls must meet a minimum AngusPure index of +$141.
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.

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