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INDEXES EXPLAINED


       NEW ZEALAND ANGUS SELECTION INDEXES

       The following three graphs reflects the relative change if the New Zealand Angus Published Sires (at
       the Mid-August 2020 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation) were ranked on this selection index and
       the top 10% were used within a breeding program. Given that the Published Sires are the sires of the
       next generation(s) of New Zealand Angus cattle and have more highly accurate EBVs (due to having
       progeny) than the average animal in the database, these graphs represent the approximate selection
       response one would expect to see in the breed from using this index.

       Self Replacing Index (SRI)


                      New Zealand Angus Self-Replacing 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.
       Genetic Selection of bulls using only the SRI tool will on average over time develop a cow
       herd with the following:
       •   Improved weaning rate through increased fertility and easier calving
       •   A slowly decreasing cow size, milk and slowly increasing body condition
       •   Progeny will be prime at a younger age for slaughter
       These characteristics are ideal for an environment where the herd is exposed to prolonged seasonal
       feed deficits and feeding supplement is unlikely.


                      Checking individual EBV’s relevant to your herd is advised.










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