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HOW TO USE GENETIC INFORMATION IN THIS CATALOGUE Sale catalogues contain specific information relating to the genetics of each animal. This is a short explanatory note to assist when selection decisions are being made.
Lot 10
Mr A. Breeder Concorde Magician Born 18/04/2016
XY16-4321
Got by AI Myostatin: F94L/Nt821
Natural Calf
2
UK 123456/654321
1 3
Gen. Colour: Hom. Red
Polled: Hom. Horned
gs. ANYGRANDSIRE 87-12-345-678
ggs. ANYGREATGRANDSIRE 36-12-345-678
Sire Concorde Anysire ABC05-123
ggd. ANYGREATGRANDDAM 87-87-654-321
gd. ANYGRANDDAM 23-12-345-678
ggs. ANOTHERGREATGRANDSIRE 32-12-345-678
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ggd. ANOTHERGREATGRANDDAM 23-87-654-321 gs. ANOTHERGRANDSIRE 32-87-654-321
ggs. THISGREATGRANDSIRE 19-12-345-678
Dam Concorde Anydam ABC05-876
ggd. THATGREATGRANDDAM 19-87-654-321
gd. ANYHERD GRANDDAM XYZ11-123
ggs. ANYHERD GREATGRANDSIRE XYZ11-876 ggd. ANYHERD GREATGRANDDAM XYZ11-654
Below Average
a
Acc %
Adjusted Weights (kg)
-2.1
78%
100
167
0.9
76%
200
309
Calving Ease (%)
-0.1
68%
300
466
Mat.Calv. Ease (%)
-0.6
60%
400
605
4
77%
500
751
36
76%
400 Day Growth (kg)
67
77%
Scanned
YES
Muscle Depth (mm)
5.2
74%
-0.1
71%
BEEF VALUE
39
77%
Age to Slaughter GEBV (days)
-3
68%
9
73%
40
72%
1
56%
Age at 1st Calv. GEBV (days)
31
59%
Calving Interval GEBV (days)
4
44%
Scrotal Circ (cm)
0.7
70%
Docility (%)
2.1
57%
Trait
Above Average (Superior)
EBV
Gest. Length (days) Birth Weight (kg)
c
CALVING VALUE 200 Day Growth (kg)
5
Fat Depth (mm)
Carcase weight GEBV (kg) RETAIL VALUE (of prime cuts) 200 Day Milk (kg)
Index
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
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b
6
1. Birth Type ‘Got by AI’ indicates whether the calf was a result of an AI service. If blank, the dam was naturally served. ‘Natural calf’ indicates the calf was born to its biological dam. ‘ET calf’ indicates the calf was born as a result of embryo transplant.
2. Myostatin “Not tested” indicates that no Myostatin test is currently available for the animal. Full details on the Myostatin variants and their effects on performance can be found on the Limousin Society website www.limousin.co.uk, search in ‘performance programmes’. In summary: The Variants:
F94L
Animals with two copies of this gene (ie F94L/F94L) exhibit an increase in muscling (by up to 19%) with no associated increased in calving difficulty, lowered fertility or longevity and by far the majority of animals in the breed carry this gene. Heterozygous animals (those with one copy of the gene) also exhibit these characteristics but not to the same degree.
NT821
Animals with two copies of the gene (ie nt821/nt821) will exhibit characteristics of larger loin depths, reduced fat depths and large, rounded rump and thighs. However, unlike F94L, animals with two copies may also have slightly heavier birth weights bringing with it the potential for more difficult calvings, If animals are ‘heterozygous’ with F94L (ie F94L/nt821) they will still exhibit quality carcase characteristics but are less likely to be affected by more difficult calvings.
Q204X
Animals with two copies of the gene (ie Q204X/Q204X) will exhibit characteristics of larger loin depth, reduced fat cover and greater meat tenderness. However, they may also have the potential to exhibit larger birth weight and, if females, slightly reduced milking ability. Animals that are ‘heterozygous’ with F94L (ie F94L/Q204X) will still exhibit quality carcase characteristics but are less likely to be affected by larger birth weights and reduced milking ability.
Two further variants of Myostatin exist in the population but are relatively uncommon in their occurrence. Known as nt419 and E291X, their effects are similar to nt821 and Q204X respectively. The recognised benefits of Myostatin are: ü ü ü
Increased Meat Yield – by up to 19%. More feed efficient Higher meat quality – increased tenderness, reduced fat content, higher polyunsaturated fats
Using Myostatin information An important factor to remember is that carcase traits (muscling, fat cover etc), calving traits and milk traits in cattle are controlled by MANY genes. Myostatin is only one of them and, as such, it is not an absolute predictor of an animal’s performance. A Myostatin genotype is a further bit of information that may help your decision, but it should be used in conjunction with wider information such as Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), which bring together information of actual performance from the animal itself, its herdmates and its relatives to predict genetic merit, and your own judgment on type and pedigree.
3. Genetic Colour Colour and polled/horned genes typically come in pairs called alleles. One is inherited from the sire and one from the dam. Where an animal’s alleles are the same, it is said to be ‘Homozygous’ (Hom.) Where the alleles are different (because there is more than one variant of the gene), the animal is said to be ‘Heterozygous’ (Het.) “Hom. Red” – animals will be red and will pass on red genes. “Hom. Black” – animals will be black and will pass on black genes. All calves will be black, since black colour genes are dominant. “Het. Black” – animals will be black and will pass on either a red or black gene. “Het. Red” – animals will be red and will pass on a red gene or a colour gene known as the ‘wild type’ that is non-colour determinate. (The coat colour of calves inheriting the wild type gene will be governed by the gene they inherit from the other parent. It is rare, but it is also possible for an animal to be homozygous for the wild type gene, in which case they will be reddish/brown to brownish/black).
4. Genetics for Horned/Polled Status A bull that is “Hom. Polled” - will be polled himself and all calves will be polled (since he only has polled genes to pass on and they are dominant). A bull that is “Het. Polled” – will be polled himself and will produce some polled and some horned calves (assuming the cows are all horned). A bull that is “Hom. Horned” – will be horned himself and will pass only horned genes to his calves. For more information on both Genetic Colour and Polled/Horned, go to www.limousin. co.uk, search in ‘performance programmes’ or scan the QR code above.
5. Estimated Breeding Values and Genomic Estimated Breeding 5. Estimated Values (EBVs &Breeding GEBVs) Values and Genomic Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs & GEBVs)
EBVs & GEBVs are expressed in the same unit as the recorded trait (eg kgs for 400 Day EBVs &mm GEBVs expressed theare same unit as trait (eg kgs for 400 Day Weight, for are Muscle Depthinetc) relative tothe therecorded Breed Average. Weight, mm for Muscle Depth etc) are relative to the Breed Average. a.
In sale catalogues, Breed Average for each trait is represented by the vertical line a. that In sale catalogues, Breed Average for each trait is represented by the vertical line is central on the bar chart... that is central on the bar chart... ü Bars that lie to the right of that line indicate EBVs/GEBVs that are above average. ü Bars that lie to the right of that line indicate EBVs/GEBVs that are above average. The further to the right they lie, the higher above Breed Average they are. The further to the right they lie, the higher above Breed Average they are. ü Equally, bars that lie to the left of the line indicate EBVs/GEBVs that are below ü Equally, bars that lie to the left of the line indicate EBVs/GEBVs that are below Breed Average. The further to the left they are, the further below Breed Average Breed Average. The further to the left they are, the further below Breed Average they are. they are. b. Accuracy Values (Acc%) are expressed as a % and indicate the quantity and quality b. Accuracy Values (Acc%) are expressed as a % and indicate the quantity and quality of records used to produce each EBV, GEBV or Index. The closer they are to 100%, of records used to produce each EBV, GEBV or Index. The closer they are to 100%, the values are areless lesslikely likelytotochange changeover over themore moreaccurate accuratethe theEBV. EBV. Highly Highly accurate accurate values time. time. c. c. The can be be used usedto tofurther furtherrefine refine Thenumeric numericEBV EBV&&GEBV GEBVvalues values on on the the charts charts can comparison Benchmarkwhich whichisisupdated updatedannually. annually. comparisonwith withthe thebreed breed using using the the Breed Breed Benchmark For more to www.limousin.co.uk www.limousin.co.ukand and For moreinformation informationon onEBVs EBVsand and GEBVs, GEBVs, go go to search menu or or scan scanthe theQR QR searchunder under‘Breed ‘BreedImprovement’ Improvement’ in in the the main menu code codeopposite. opposite.
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6. Adjusted Weights 6. Adjusted Weights
These are the ‘raw’ weights recorded for the animal throughout its early growing stages. These are the ‘raw’ weights recorded for the animal throughout its early growing stages. They are adjusted for age, but are not adjusted for any other factor such as management, They are adjusted fordifferences age, but are not adjusted for any other factor such as management, nutrition, dam age, between farms etc. nutrition, dam age, differences between farms etc.
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2019 Limousin Breed Benchmark 1%
Bottom 10%
25%
Breed Average
25%
Top 10%
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
Birth Weight (kg)
2.8
1.8
1.2
0.6
-0.1
-0.7
-1.7
Calving Ease (%)
-4.2
-2.7
-1.8
-0.9
0.1
1
2.4
Mat.Calv. Ease (%)
-1.5
-0.8
-0.4
0.1
0.5
0.9
1.6
CALVING VALUE
LM-4C
LM-2C
LM-1C
LM1C
LM2C
LM3C
LM5C
200 Day Growth (kg)
-15
-4
2
9
16
22
33
400 Day Growth (kg)
-27
-7
4
17
30
41
61
Muscle Depth (mm)
-2.4
-0.7
0.3
1.3
2.4
3.4
5
Trait Gest. Length (days)
1%
Fat Depth (mm)
-0.5
-0.3
-0.2
-0
0.1
0.2
0.4
BEEF VALUE
LM5
LM14
LM20
LM26
LM32
LM37
LM47
-4
-2
-1
-0
1
2
4
Age at first calf (days)*
55.4
43.3
36.2
28.4
20.5
13.5
1.4
Calving interval (days)*
14.5
9.8
7
4
0.9
-1.8
-6.6
Longevity*
-0.15
-0.09
-0.06
-0.02
0.02
0.05
0.11
Calf Survival*
-0.04
-0.02
-0.01
0
0.01
0.02
0.03
Scrotal Circ (cm)
-0.8
-0.4
-0.2
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.9
Docility (%)
-3.6
-1.5
-0.2
1.1
2.5
3.7
5.8
200 Day Milk (kg)
Age to slaughter (days)*
20
11
6
0
-5
-11
-20
Carcase weight (kg)*
-6
0.5
4.2
8.4
12.6
16.3
22.8
Fillet (kg)*
0.09
0.13
0.15
0.17
0.19
0.21
0.25
Striploin (kg)*
0.08
0.18
0.23
0.29
0.36
0.41
0.51
Rump (kg)*
0.19
0.3
0.36
0.43
0.5
0.56
0.67
Topside (kg)*
0.52
0.78
0.92
1.08
1.25
1.39
1.64
Silverside (kg)*
0.61
0.88
1.04
1.22
1.4
1.56
1.84
Knuckle (kg)*
0.2
0.31
0.37
0.44
0.51
0.57
0.68
Retail Value*
LM15R
LM22R
LM26R
LM30R
LM35R
LM39R
LM46R
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Post-Purchase Management of Young Bulls
Housing Bulls will have been in individual pens with a
Remove from cows if it is apparent condition
lot of human contact (walking/grooming)
is being lost – it will only lead to barren cows
plus several feeds per day Check he is serving correctly (20-40% of bulls Do not ignore him post-purchase by keeping
could be infertile or sub-fertile) so keep a
him in a confined space or tied in a dark
watchful eye and check herd 3 weeks later.
shed. Provide him with human contact
If in doubt, pull him out. It is essential to PD
and allow him to see his surroundings even
cows after bull removed from herd
though he is in isolation
Prepared by SRUC
Do not keep him on a slippery floor surface and certainly do not allow him to serve cows
Purchase
on this surface. Look after his feet by trying to
Buy well in advance to allow time to settle – make it a planned rather than last minute
keep him on a partial hard surface
“Provide him with human contact and allow him to see his surroundings”
decision. Recommendation is to buy at autumn sale for early spring use or February sale for later spring use or May sale for autumn use
Make sure pen divisions are high and strong
On getting bull home, isolate bull for a month. Check his working capability and health and
– many accidents happen with bulls trying to
Annually (for all bulls)
jump out of pens shortly after arrival
Being fertile one season is no guarantee.
vaccinate/treat as necessary. A semen test should be carried out. Try and minimise stress
Prior to the next season do bull “MOT” and Training
fertility check in conjunction with vet
Remember a short working life increases cost
Young bulls are sexually inexperienced
Insurance companies may refuse claims in cases of unsatisfactory management of a bull
Using prior to sale is resisted as they become
weeks before. Feet and legs do a lot of work
harder to handle
in mating season
Young bulls are in forward condition at sale and should be allowed to lose condition
Try and pen bulls where they can see cows/
Feed 2-3kg concentrates per day prior to
gradually – they are still maturing. Dietary changes should not be sudden – try and find out
other bulls working
mating season to build condition ready for
Do not trim feet just before use – plan for 6-8
Feeding
the diet prior to purchase so that a stable rumen environment can be maintained. Forage
an active season
alone will not be sufficient to maintain a young bull which may be anything up to
Take a mature cow to him and allow him to
1,000kg in weight. They should be fed to gain at 0.8kg/day
serve her several times
Feed concentrates in at least 2 feeds for one
“Do not keep him on a
Working
slippery floor surface. Look after his feet by trying to keep
enthusiastic but have low semen reserves
Adapted from “Bull Selection Made Simple – A Guide for the Commercial Buyer”
month after purchase. Prior to purchase, a bull will have been fed on a high concentrate level fed frequently per day A bull will have seen little grass since the suckling period. Ideally do not turn to grass
him on a partial hard surface”
Avoid overwork – young bulls are
Target 20 cows in the first season Try and get him to take a bit of
without supplementary feed for at least 4-6
supplementary feed to maintain body
weeks after purchase
condition score around 3
published 2011 by SAC & QMS