September Update: International Sire Evaluations
As part of the September Animal Evaluation run, we have completed an international trait blend for calving difficulty heifer and gestation length.
This process incorporates international data, combining overseas animal records with our own, and improves the accuracy of our evaluations.
This update may result in slight changes to Breeding Worth (BW) for some international sires but provides improved reliability and accuracy in evaluating overseas sires under New Zealand conditions.
For more information on how international trait blending works, visit the International dairy sires webpage.