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Genetic improvement

Genetic improvement. Benefits for commercial producers. Dr Michael Bradfield BREEDPLAN SA. World meat production and trade. Source: FAPRI, 2010. This was Achieved by Maximising Genetic Progress! (n0 hormones!). Day 8 5. Day 43. Day 57. Day 71. 1957 Chicken Genetics.

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Genetic improvement

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  1. Genetic improvement Benefits for commercial producers Dr Michael Bradfield BREEDPLAN SA

  2. World meat production and trade Source: FAPRI, 2010

  3. This was Achieved by Maximising Genetic Progress! (n0 hormones!) Day 85 Day 43 Day 57 Day 71 1957 Chicken Genetics 2001 Chicken Genetics

  4. Value of genetic improvement to South African beef herd $$ After 10 years 4.50 Billion Rand RSA R40

  5. In France, like much of Europe, many of the breed societies have become very weak and have very little influence on the industry. Vincent Ducrocq (ARC 20/02/2012)

  6. +5kg +3kg

  7. - 6 days

  8. EMA RBY + 3.8 1.6 -3.5 -1.5 -------------------- 7.2cm 3.1%

  9. ?

  10. WHAT IS GENETIC PROGRESS ? The formula is: R = S x h² L

  11. Brahman Extensive Rangeland Grassfed Index

  12. Namibian Extensive Rangeland Grassfed Index Objectives Steers finished on grass (30 months). 460-500 kg live weight. P8 Fat 10 mm. Daughters retained for breeding Reduce cow size.

  13. +50$

  14. Brahman International Genetic Evaluation • Selecting suitable genetics “across country borders”: • Breeders can benchmark their own herd genetics to other genetics around the world on a common base • Opportunities of a wider gene pool: • - potential for accelerating rate of genetic improvement • - marketing genetics on a common base

  15. Brahman Performance Records Available *These numbers may include repeat measures on the same animals.

  16. Other Considerations • By undertaking this project Brahman would become the first Bosindicus breed to commission an international genetic evaluation. • This should assist Brahman to increase its market share of genetics - particularly to developing country projects. • It needs to be accepted from the outset that while the international evaluation will be more informative than national evaluations - there will be winners and losers. That is part of the price of progress.

  17. Stud Industry Put the interests of your commercial clients FIRST by selecting animals that make commercial producers more MONEY Lets be courageous, roll up our sleeves, and do it!

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