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Beef Data & Genomics Programme

Get an overview of the Teagasc Beef Data & Genomics Program, including scheme requirements, information received to date, and strategies for meeting breeding targets. Learn about genotyping and selecting animals, improving the replacement index, and options for breeding more 4 & 5-star animals.

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Beef Data & Genomics Programme

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  1. Beef Data & Genomics Programme Information Meetings 2015 TeagascBeef Specialists

  2. Overview • Scheme Requirements • Information Received to Date • Meeting the Breeding Targets • What is the next steps

  3. Reference Number No. of 4 & 5 Star animals in the Herd

  4. Example (1) Reference Cows & Payment • No. Suckler Calf Births 2014 16 • No. Genotype Samples per Annum 10 animals (16 cows x 60%) • Max. Payable Area required 10.66 ha. (16 cows / 1.5 cows /ha.) • Min. Forage ha. required 8.53 ha. (10.66 ha. x 80%) Max. Payment €1,430 (minus genotyping cost €220) On Forage Area (6.66ha. X €142.50) + (4 ha. x €120) = €1429.05 On Cows (10 cows x €95) + (6 cows x €80) = €1,430

  5. Example What Animals for Genotyping? • 10 Animals to be Genotyped each year (cost €220) • Which Animals will be Genotyped? • ICBF will nominate the 10 animals /annum • In 2015 priority was given to; • Any stock bull not yet genotyped • 4/5 star cows not yet genotyped, especially younger cows • 4/5 star heifers born in Spring 2015.

  6. Some Breeds will have Higher Replacement Index Values than Others €74 is starting value for 4 Star

  7. Bull Details • Current stock bull will qualify for 30th June 2019 Requirement • High on Terminal Index €142 (Top 1%) • Low in Replacement Index €45 (Bottom 30%) • Young Bull 2012 born Stock Bull will be of Limited Value to Breed Replacement 4 & 5 Star females in this herd

  8. Selecting Bulls to Improve the Replacement Index • Need to aim for a Replacement Index Value of above €74 • Quality of the bull used will depend on current female values in the herd • Bull will contribute Half the Value to the Progeny • €140 RI value bull will contribute €70 • €30 RI value bull will contribute €15 • Example Cow RI Value €80 X Bull RI Value €102 (50% Cow value = €40)(50% Bull Value = €51) • Progeny Replacement Value (€40 + €51) = €91

  9. Current Cow & Heifer Position 12 Animals Currently 4 & 5 Star

  10. Current Cow & Heifer Position 2 Five star Cows Born in ’04 &’08

  11. Issues with the Current Herd • 12 Animals currently 4 & 5 Star in the herd • Will be required to have at least 8 genotyped 4 & 5 star animals by 31/10/2020 • Top 2 cows only suitable with current stock bull to breed replacements • Top Cow RI Value €146 • 2nd Cow RI Value €114 • 3rd Cow RI Value €98 Progeny A € 95 Progeny B € 79 Progeny C € 72 X Lim Bull RI Value €45

  12. Issues with the Current Herd Options to Breed more 4 & 5 Star animals • Consider using High Reliability High Index AI sire on top cows • Bulls genotyped and higher reliability • Choose from variety of breeds • Can maintain a closed herd

  13. Issues with the Current Herd Options to Breed more 4 & 5 Star animals • If Replacing stock bull get a high replacement index genotyped bull (+€80) • Need agenotyped animal • Replacement value may be limited if you • choose to stay with a specific breed • Herd more vulnerable to bringing in disease

  14. Issues with the Current Herd Options to Breed more 4 & 5 Star animals • Look to source heifers from other herds (suckler or dairy cross) • Marts will start to display heifers Indices • Have some members in your discussion got surplus heifers • May be only real option if the current cow base is low • Herd will be more exposed to disease

  15. Next steps??? Fill out the survey sheets on paper or online (Payments for 2015 will issue from mid December) Cow Data

  16. Bull Data Calf Data

  17. 2. Tag the nominated animals for genotyping and return the samples

  18. 3. Go through your Eurostar Report & discuss with your Adviser • What is the current position in your herd? (Cows/Heifers/Stock Bull) • How will I ensure that I meet the female targets in 2018 and 2020? • Will I need to use AI? Is it an option for me • Can I breed my own replacement heifers? • Am I better off buying in Replacements? • When I come to replace my stock Bull what should I look for? • Will I have surplus 4 & 5 star heifers to sell on? • What should I do with my 1 & 2 Star cows? • Are some of my animals likely to change once they are genotyped? There are many questions to be answered Start Planning Now!!

  19. Thank You

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