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  • Data quality

    This page covers the concept of contemporary groups, genetic reliability, breeding worth and breeding values. The page also explains Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, and the Resilient Dairy Programme.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Data quality

    This page covers the concept of contemporary groups, genetic reliability, breeding worth and breeding values. The page also explains Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, and the Resilient Dairy Programme.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Animal database

    The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) is a database that holds data for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. The DIGAD project is involved in building a database and developing systems for herd testing providers to submit data.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Animal database

    The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) is a database that holds data for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. The DIGAD project is involved in building a database and developing systems for herd testing providers to submit data.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Genomics

    Genomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Genomics

    Genomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • Breeding Worth

    Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.

    Animal

    24 min read

    Breeding Worth

    Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.

    Animal

    24 min read

  • Related tools

    Bull Search

    Search for an individual bull or set criteria to produce a list of bulls to suit your requirements.

    Tools

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    Ranking of Active Sires

    The RAS list is published by NZAEL, an independent animal evaluation body working alongside breeding companies for greater genetic gains.

    Tools

    NZAEL

    Animal Herd Averages

    Breeding Worth (BW), Production Worth (PW) and trait Breeding Values are available to help farmers make breeding, culling and purchasing decisions.

    Tools

    NZAEL

  • Breeding Values

    A breeding value is an estimate of an animal's genetic merit for a particular trait. Using breeding values to select cows and bulls to be the parents of the next generation is the most effective way to achieve genetic improvement.

    Animal

    5 min read

    Breeding Values

    A breeding value is an estimate of an animal's genetic merit for a particular trait. Using breeding values to select cows and bulls to be the parents of the next generation is the most effective way to achieve genetic improvement.

    Animal

    5 min read

  • Economic Values

    Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.

    Animal

    4 min read

    Economic Values

    Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.

    Animal

    4 min read

  • Inbreeding

    Inbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Inbreeding

    Inbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Genetic Trends in the National Herd

    The page tracks genetic trends in the national herd, noting improvements in economically important traits.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Genetic Trends in the National Herd

    The page tracks genetic trends in the national herd, noting improvements in economically important traits.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • Measuring Breeding Worth Performance

    Cow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Measuring Breeding Worth Performance

    Cow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • Recording Parentage

    Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Recording Parentage

    Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.

    Animal

    2 min read

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