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Using and understanding BREEDPLAN information
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Introduction
Introduction1 quiz -
Interpreting BREEDPLAN EBVsBREEDPLAN EBVs
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Interpreting BREEDPLAN EBVs
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Compare to the level of genetic merit within the current population
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Compare expected difference in progeny performance
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Consider EBV accuracy
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Additional resources1 quiz
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Interpreting Selection IndexesWhat are selection indexes?
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Interpreting selection indexes
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Selection indexes: important considerations1 quiz
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Using BREEDPLAN information in animal selectionUsing BREEDPLAN information in animal selection
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Select the selection index of most relevance
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Rank animals using the chosen selection index
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Consider individual EBVs of importance
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Consider other traits of importance
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Additional resources1 quiz
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Accessing BREEDPLAN informationHow to access BREEDPLAN information
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Accessing BREEDPLAN information ahead of bull sales1 quiz
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ConclusionConclusion1 quiz
Selection indexes provide an EBV for profit ($) for a specific production system/target market
- Selection indexes take into account the relevant growth, carcase, fertility and efficiency attributes of each animal to identify those whose progeny will be most profitable for the production system described.
- Selection indexes take the hard work out of knowing how much emphasis to put on individual EBVs, allowing you to make balanced selection decisions.