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Using and understanding BREEDPLAN information

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  1. Introduction

    Introduction
    1 quiz
  2. Interpreting BREEDPLAN EBVs
    BREEDPLAN EBVs
  3. Interpreting BREEDPLAN EBVs
  4. Compare to the level of genetic merit within the current population
  5. Compare expected difference in progeny performance
  6. Consider EBV accuracy
  7. Additional resources
    1 quiz
  8. Interpreting Selection Indexes
    What are selection indexes?
  9. Interpreting selection indexes
  10. Selection indexes: important considerations
    1 quiz
  11. Using BREEDPLAN information in animal selection
    Using BREEDPLAN information in animal selection
  12. Select the selection index of most relevance
  13. Rank animals using the chosen selection index
  14. Consider individual EBVs of importance
  15. Consider other traits of importance
  16. Additional resources
    1 quiz
  17. Accessing BREEDPLAN information
    How to access BREEDPLAN information
  18. Accessing BREEDPLAN information ahead of bull sales
    1 quiz
  19. Conclusion
    Conclusion
    1 quiz

BREEDPLAN calculates Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for a range of economically important traits:

As discussed in Module 4, each BREEDPLAN EBV is reported in the units of measurement (e.g. 400 Day Weight EBVs are reported in kilograms, and Scrotal Size EBVs are reported in centimetres), with a plus or minus sign to denote direction.

Please note that larger, more positive EBVs are not favourable for all traits. For example, lower, more negative Gestation Length EBVs are generally considered to be more favourable (shorter gestation).

Optional reading: An explanation of each EBV (including favourable direction) can be found in the Using & Understanding BREEDPLAN EBVs booklet.

Optional viewing: The MLA Genetics Hub has also published several short videos that outline a number of the BREEDPLAN EBVs in more detail:

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