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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 87 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

negative response is desirable. as one of them, and by using the finest genetics and implementing
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 NZ continues to endorse bulls for sale that are above
case with Days to Calving in the HDT. +$120 for either the AngusPure or AngusPRO index. These indexes give

commercial farmers confidence that by using these selection tools, 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/AngusPRO indexes still reward cattle with strong maternal
attributes like calving ease, scrotal and growth, along with carcase weight.
To qualify, bulls will be => +$120 for AngusPure/AngusPRO
indexes.

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 above +$141 for either
the AngusPure or AngusPRO index and who also have their marbling
EBV (IMF) equal to or greater than +1.7. 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 export program, AngusPure Special Reserve.
To qualify, bulls will be => +$141 for AngusPure/AngusPRO
indexes and => +1.7 for IMF EBV.
AngusPure NZ 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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