2026 AUTUMN BULL SALE
THURSDAY 14 MAY 2026, 1pm
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Open Day Thursday 7 May (or by arrangement)
16 Becks Lane Wagga Wagga NSW
RS BALDRIDGE 38 SPECIALPV
DOB: 13/01/2015 Registration Status: HBR
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BASIN FRANCHISE P142# EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV PLAINVIEW LASSIE 71B#
EF EVERELDA ENTENSE 6117#
Sire: USA17082311 EF COMMANDO 1366PV Dam: USA17149410 BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
B/R AMBUSH 28#
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY T1080#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 151, Prog Analysed: 2889, Genomic Prog: 1983
RS
DOB:
BALDRIDGE KABOOM K243 KCF#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL P4527#
BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV
BASIN FRANCHISE P142# EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
EF EVERELDA ENTENSE 6117#
Observed: Genomics
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
Sire: USA17082311 EF COMMANDO 1366PV Dam: USA17149410
B/R AMBUSH 28#
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY T1080#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
PLAINVIEW LASSIE 71B#
ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE KABOOM K243 KCF#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL P4527#
Statistics: Number of
RS BALDRIDGE HEAT SEEKER H925PV
DOB: 08/02/2020 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: ET Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV KOUPALS B&B IDENTITYSV ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209#
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100# CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS#
Sire: USA17928462 MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031# Dam: USA18811641 BALDRIDGE ISABEL E048# B&B ERICA 605#
GAR-EGL PROTEGE# STYLES UPGRADE J59#
MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092# MILL BRAE FL BLACKCAP 5002#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 30, Prog Analysed: 261, Genomic Prog: 186
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
RS BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPERPV
DOB: 07/01/2019 Registration
SYDGEN GOOGOL# SYDGEN EXCEED 3223PV
SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255#
Sire: USA18170041 SYDGEN ENHANCESV
SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627#
SYDGEN RITA 2618# FOX RUN RITA 9308#
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100#
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS#
ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209#
Dam: USA18803961 BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030#
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 126, Prog Analysed: 2670, Genomic Prog: 1912
RS HOFFMAN THEDFORDPV
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229SV
Statistics:
Traits Observed: Genomics
CONNEALY BLACK GRANITE# KG RITO LADY 8724# MOGCK SURE SHOT# KG SOLUTION 0018#
HA RITO LADY 3839# EURA ELGA OF CONANGA 9109#
SITZ UPWARD 307RSV HA PROGRAM 5652# BAR R IRIS ANITA 0113# BAR R ANITA 7081#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
RITO LADY 0622# HA RITO LADY 8395#
LANDFALL NOBLEMAN R36PV TFAR36
DOB: 17/07/2020 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF
BASIN FRANCHISE P142# EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV LANDFALL KEYSTONE K132PV EF EVERELDA ENTENSE 6117#
LANDFALL ARCHER H807SV
Sire: TFAN106 LANDFALL NOBLEMAN N106SV Dam: TFAP586 LANDFALL ARCHER P586PV
LANDFALL HANK H68PV
LANDFALL ARCHER L118SV LANDFALL ARCHER J831#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 7, Prog Analysed: 15, Genomic Prog:
TUWHARETOA REGENT D145PV
LANDFALL ARCHER J206SV LANDFALL ARCHER E66SV
G
W109 DIRECTION Z181SV
DOCKLANDS D62PV
BLACKCAP MARY B12PV
Sire: VLYM518 LAWSONS MOMENTOUS M518PV Dam: CSWN026 MURDEDUKE BARUNAH N026PV
TE MANIA AFRICA A217PV RENNYLEA EDMUND E11PV
LAWSONS AFRICA H229SV
LAWSONS ROCKND AMBUSH E1103PV MURDEDUKE K304SV MURDEDUKE BARUNAH C191SV
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 240, Prog Analysed: 5599, Genomic Prog: 4137
RS PINE VIEW MOGUL G241PV
SUMMITCREST COMPLETE 1P55# KM BROKEN BOW 002PV
SUMMITCREST PRINCESS 0P12#
Sire: USA17926446 SPRING COVE RENO 4021#
Traits Observed: GL,CE,BWT,200WT,400WT,SC,Scan(EMA,Rib,Rump,IMF),DOC,Structure(Claw Set x 1, Foot Angle x 1),Genomics
HOOVER DAM# BALDRIDGE XPAND X743#
BALDRIDGE QUEEN S87#
USA18242619 BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773#
C C A EMBLAZON 702# STYLES UPGRADE J59# SPRING COVE LIZA 021# SPRING COVE LIZA 721#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 107, Prog Analysed: 1489, Genomic Prog: 1083
RS PRIME STERLING PACIFIC T30PV CXB22T30
DOB: 25/02/2022 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
BLACKCAP ELLSTON J2# MOGCK BULLSEYEPV HOOVER NO DOUBTPV
Sire: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV
CXBR54
Genetic Status: AMFU,CAFU,DDFU,NHFU
JEDDA H81# S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061SV PRIME KATAPAULT K1SV
BEEAC R54PV
G A R PROPHETSV MILLAH MURRAH EQUATOR D78PV BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082# BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# PRIME BEEAC M30SV PRIME K46#
Statistics: Number of Herds: 1, Prog Analysed:
RS RENNYLEA L519PV
G A R NEW DESIGN 5050#
G A R INGENUITY#
G A R OBJECTIVE 1067#
Sire: USA17366506 H P C A INTENSITY# Dam:
TE MANIA YORKSHIRE Y437PV TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV
TE MANIA LOWAN Z53#
G A R PREDESTINED# TE MANIA UNLIMITED U3271#
G A R PREDESTINED 287L#
G A R OBJECTIVE 1885#
April
2026
TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Statistics: Number of Herds: 88, Prog Analysed: 5225, Genomic Prog: 4001
RS
SITZ DIGNITY 599JPV
DOB: 30/01/2021 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural Genetic
MOHNEN SUBSTANTIAL 272# SITZ STELLAR 726DPV
SITZ PRIDE 200B#
CONNEALY CONQUEST# SITZ INVASION 574D#
SITZ SUPERMAMA 173Z#
Sire: USA19057457 SITZ RESILIENT 10208PV Dam: USA19078098 SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 53F#
SITZ TOP GAME 561X#
KOUPALS B&B TITAN 3013# SITZ MISS BURGESS 1856# SITZ MISS BURGESS 4381# SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 105D# SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 874#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
STERLING PACIFIC 904PV
DOB: 13/02/2019 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: Natural Genetic Status: AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF Sire: USA17882682 HOOVER NO DOUBTPV Dam: USA18063292 BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082# MOGCK MARY 1255# MOGCK SURE SHOT# MOGCK BULLSEYEPV G A R OBJECTIVE 1885# C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608# G A R PROPHETSV
SYDGEN C C & 7# STYLES UPGRADE J59# MISS BLACKCAP ELLSTON J2# MISS BLACKCAP ELLSTON D154# BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation - April 2026 Reference Tables
Lot 1 MALEBO NOBLEMAN V14SV
LANDFALL KEYSTONE K132PV
BRAVEHEART OF STERNSV
ATAHUA FREEDOM 609-10#
LANDFALL NOBLEMAN N106SV ATAHUA ALICE 285-05#
LANDFALL ARCHER L118SV
Sire: TFAR36 LANDFALL NOBLEMAN R36PV
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
LANDFALL ARCHER P586PV
LANDFALL ARCHER J206SV
April 2026 TransTasman Angus
Cattle Evaluation
BANQUET ARROGANCE V100#
IRELANDS ELLA A24# IRELANDS ELLA W16#
Lot 2
DOB: 01/04/2024
MALEBO NOBLEMAN V20PV
LANDFALL KEYSTONE K132PV LANDFALL NOBLEMAN N106SV
LANDFALL ARCHER L118SV
TE MANIA GASKIN G555SV
TE MANIA LEYBURN L851PV
TE MANIA DANDLOO F954PV
Sire: TFAR36 LANDFALL NOBLEMAN R36PV Dam: MLBR1 MALEBO ECLYPTA R1SV
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
LANDFALL ARCHER P586PV
LANDFALL ARCHER J206SV
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: V20 is my pick for style and phenotype. From dam Eclypta R1, the most maternal cow we have.
nature. This boy is a must see in person to appreciate.
ISABEL Y69#
ISABEL T935#
GRANITE RIDGE THOMAS F223PV
IRELANDS ECLYPTA K4# IRELANDS ECLYPTA X13#
Lot 2 Lot 1
Lot 4
Sire:
MALEBO MOGUL V29PV
SPRING COVE LIZA 021# KM BROKEN BOW 002PV SPRING COVE RENO 4021#
BALDRIDGE XPAND X743#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
MURRAH ELA M9PV
IRELANDS FLETCHER F1PV
IRELANDS BUNYIP J176# GERAMY BUNYIP B48#
Notes: V29 will be a man mountain when he’s done growing. From a Paratrooper-Irelands Fletcher daughter, he has size to burn. The stats don’t do him justice.
Lot 6
DOB: 18/03/2024
MALEBO MOGUL V24PV MLB24V24
KM BROKEN BOW 002PV SPRING COVE RENO 4021#
SPRING COVE LIZA 021#
RENNYLEA G420SV
SHACORRAHDALU RIGHT TIME Q5PV
SHACORRAHDALU BLACKBIRD J23PV
Sire: USA19502726 PINE VIEW MOGUL G241PV Dam: MLB21S44 MALEBO S44SV
BALDRIDGE XPAND X743#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773# BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
GRANITE RIDGE THOMAS F223PV
IRELANDS ECLYPTA K4#
IRELANDS ECLYPTA X13#
Notes: An evenly put together bull with nothing overpowering in his phenotype. This easy fleshing heifer
Notes: Yet another cracking Murdeduke Quarterback son from our best Burnette female. V38 is an easy
4
KM BROKEN BOW 002PV
SPRING COVE RENO 4021#
SPRING COVE LIZA 021#
BALDRIDGE XPAND X743#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL C773#
TE MANIA FOE F734SV
GRANITE RIDGE JURASSIC J76PV
THE GRANGE IMRAN ROSEBUD D81PV
KAROO W109 DIRECTION Z181SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# IRELANDS WILCOOLA J458# YURNGA WILCOOLA R10+96#
Traits Observed: None
Notes: From our beautifully producing Irelands Wilcoola N84, this boy has thickness and sheer size that will impress in real life. V6 will add size to your steers and maternal traits to your heifers. Put him on your must-see list.
Lot 9 MALEBO NOBLEMAN V16SV
DOB: 06/05/2024 Registration Status: HBR Mating Type: AI
LANDFALL KEYSTONE K132PV LANDFALL NOBLEMAN N106SV
LANDFALL ARCHER L118SV
IRELANDS DELTROIT D2SV IRELANDS GALAXY G43SV
IRELANDS PLEASURE C4SV
Sire: TFAR36 LANDFALL NOBLEMAN R36PV Dam: VICK65 IRELANDS BUNYIP K65#
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
LANDFALL ARCHER P586PV LANDFALL ARCHER J206SV
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
IRELANDS ZEMAN Z17PV
GERAMY BUNYIP C91#
GERAMY BUNYIP Z51#
Notes: A beautiful big Nobleman son from our Irelands Bunyip girl. V16 has length, depth and thickness in spades yet keeps a nice smooth set of shoulders on him. Top 5% for all growth traits.
8
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223PV
SYDGEN RITA 2618#
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS# PRIME LEGEND L77SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
GENE G2PV
Notes: A younger bull in this sale but comes with plenty of style. His two brothers have been stud bulls here at Malebo and V84 is also of this calibre. In the top 20% for 12 traits and top 5% for all indexes. V84 could develop into a herd changing sire.
Lot 12
Sire:
MALEBO GOALKEEPER V54PV
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV
EF COMMANDO 1366PV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
EF COMMANDO 1366PV BALDRIDGE COMMAND C036PV
BALDRIDGE BLACKBIRD A030#
KERINGA WARPARTY K13PV
IRELANDS QUIET N86# IRELANDS QUIET L52#
Observed:
Notes: A cracking 38 Special son out of a Baldridge Command/Keringa Warperty daughter. He is bred for thickness and presence and doesn’t disappoint with his smooth coat and thick body.
ISABEL C773#
ISABEL Y69#
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Lot 14 MALEBO QUARTERBACK V60SV
Sire: CSWQ011
DOCKLANDS D62PV
BARUNAH N026PV
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: One of my favourite bulls to look at. This Murdeduke Quarterback son has thickness and style from head to tail with good feet and a beautiful nature like his dam. This boy has natural thickness
Lot 15
DOB: 03/08/2024
MALEBO PACIFIC V53PV
MOGCK BULLSEYEPV HOOVER NO DOUBTPV TE MANIA DANDLOO F954PV TE MANIA GASKIN G555SV TE MANIA LEYBURN L851PV
Sire: USA19444025 STERLING PACIFIC 904PV Dam: MLBR15 MALEBO PRINCESS R15SV MISS BLACKCAP ELLSTON J2#
G A R PROPHETSV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082# BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
L519 V46PV
IRELANDS HIERARCHY H152PV
IRELANDS PRINCESS N13# VICTOREE A38#
Notes: This Rennylea 519 son from the consistent producing Ayrvale line will wow you in person. His dam is a beautiful thick Baldrige Command daughter that has excelled herself with this young bull. Nice Maternal and Growth traits
14
L851PV
G555SV
F954PV
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS# IRELANDS JACKKNIFE J232PV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E048#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
IRELANDS NIKKI M155PV
IRELANDS NIKKI Y2SV
Notes: Our Nikki cow has produced another showstopper with her fourth straight bull. V44 has the added bonus of being a true heifer bull with high fat traits. You won’t be disappointed with this boy.
Lot 18
10/10/2024
MALEBO DIGNITY V72PV
SITZ STELLAR 726DPV SITZ RESILIENT 10208PV
SITZ MISS BURGESS 1856#
SHACORRAHDALU BERKLEY L18E SHACORRAHDALU COMPLEMENT P201PV
SHACORRAHDALU LUCY L4SV
Sire: USA20003585 SITZ DIGNITY 599JPV Dam: MLB21S48 MALEBO S48PV
SITZ INVASION 574D# HARB PENDLETON 765 J HSV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 53F# SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 105D#
JONDARYAN WILCOOLA H86E ARDROSSAN WILCOOLA C200#
Notes: This 18-month-old Sitz Dignity son from a Wilcoola daughter has a look-at-me presence amongst bigger, older bulls. V72 is heifer friendly and stands on good feet with a perfect temperament.
TE MANIA LEYBURN L851PV
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV EF COMMANDO 1366PV TE MANIA DANDLOO F954PV TE MANIA GASKIN G555SV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
IRELANDS FLETCHER F1PV
IRELANDS MARGURITE K83# GERAMY MARGUERITE Z88#
Notes: A Baldridge Compass son from one of our best producing cows, V64 has every opportunity to be an exceptional bull as he matures. Great set of even figures.
Lot 21
DOB:
MALEBO COMPASS V63#
EF COMPLEMENT 8088PV EF COMMANDO 1366PV
RIVERBEND YOUNG LUCY W1470#
MLB24V63
SHACORRAHDALU BERKLEY L18E SHACORRAHDALU COMPLEMENT P201PV
SHACORRAHDALU LUCY L4SV
Sire: USA18229488 BALDRIDGE COMPASS C041SV Dam: MLB21S57 MALEBO EVENTUNE S57#
STYLES UPGRADE J59#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69# BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
RENNYLEA C278PV
IRELANDS EVENTUNE E105# RIPPLE VALE EVENTURE A113#
Notes: A well-presented young Compass son with a little extra length and thickness. He has the usual Malebo exceptional temperament. Mum had a big say in this boy’s phenotype.
MALEBO PACIFIC V74SV
WARGOONA Z31PV RENNYLEA C277PV IRELANDS FLETCHER F1PV PRIME KATAPAULT K1SV C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321SV PRIME BEEAC R54PV PRIME BEEAC M30SV
ECLYPTA D112# LONESTAR ECLYPTA S5#
MALEBO PACIFIC V67#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082#
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
IRELANDS QUIET L5# VICTOREE A10#
Notes: V67 is a typical Sterling boy with length and thickness, good feet, and nice growth. Sterling Pacific always throws a consistent bull with nice stats and this boy is no exception.
Lot 24
MALEBO PACIFIC V86PV
HOOVER NO DOUBTPV STERLING PACIFIC 904PV PRIME LOWAN F20SV
CHERYLTON STEWIE D19PV PRIME LEGEND L77SV
BALDRIDGE ISABEL B082#
Sire: CXB22T30 PRIME STERLING PACIFIC T30PV Dam: HION12 AYRVALE NELL N12PV
PRIME KATAPAULT K1SV HIDDEN VALLEY COMMANDO D138PV PRIME BEEAC R54PV PRIME BEEAC M30SV AYRVALE GENE G2PV AYRVALE EASE E3PV
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: V86 is from one of our front paddock girls Ayrvale Nell N12. This boy’s style, smooth skin and temperament will win you over straight
for 8 traits - this boy is the real deal.
Notes: Another thick Sterling boy with a docile nature. His pictures tell the story.
23
MALEBO DIGNITY V68PV
SITZ STELLAR 726DPV SITZ RESILIENT 10208PV SHACORRAHDALU LUCY L4SV SHACORRAHDALU BERKLEY L18E SHACORRAHDALU COMPLEMENT P201PV
SITZ MISS BURGESS 1856#
SITZ INVASION 574D# RENNYLEA C278PV
SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 53F# SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 105D#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: A Dignity son with great shoulders and big rump, this boy could be used on heifers.
Lot 27
DOB: 29/10/2024
IRELANDS ENID E93# WEEMALAH ENID B119#
MALEBO THEDFORD V88SV
TE MANIA FOE F734SV
GRANITE RIDGE JURASSIC J76PV
CONNEALY BLACK GRANITE# BAR R JET BLACK 5063PV THE GRANGE IMRAN ROSEBUD D81PV
BAR R IRIS ANITA 0113#
Sire: USA19820180 HOFFMAN THEDFORDPV
KG SOLUTION 0018#
Dam: VICN40 IRELANDS EDWINA N40#
VERMONT ACADEMIC A032SV HA RITO LADY 3839# HA RITO LADY 0622#
VERMONT EDWINA D097# LITTLE MEADOWS EDWINA W14#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: A Hoffman Thedford son out of our Irelands Edwina cow. A cracking bull with plenty of maturing left. V88 is the second youngest boy in the sale.
G A R INGENUITY#
H P C A INTENSITY#
G A R PREDESTINED 287L#
Sire: NORL519 RENNYLEA L519PV
TE MANIA BERKLEY B1PV
RENNYLEA H414SV
RENNYLEA C310#
BALDRIDGE BEAST MODE B074PV
PRIME BEAST MODE R10PV
PRIME KARAKARA L6SV
Dam: MLB22T1 MALEBO T1SV
HIGHLANDER OF STERN AB#
JONDARYAN CENTENNIAL H1#
FLAME TREE CENTENNIAL C4#
April 2026 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation
Notes: V82 is a Rennylea 519 son with very few flaws when he stands in front of you. An easy fleshing boy with thickness and depth on good feet. He has the Malebo easy going nature and a smorgasboard of stats, with 11 traits in the top 20%.
Understanding the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE)
What is the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation?
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is the genetic evaluation program adopted by Angus Australia for Angus and Angus influenced beef cattle. The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation uses Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) of recorded cattle for a range of important production traits (e.g. weight, carcase, fertility).
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation is an international genetic evaluation and includes pedigree, performance and genomic information from the Angus Australia and Angus New Zealand databases, along with selected information from the American and Canadian Angus Associations.
The TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation utilises a range of genetic evaluation software, including the internationally recognised BLUPF90 family of programs, and BREEDPLAN® beef genetic evaluation analytical software, as developed by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), a joint institute of NSW Agriculture and the University of New England, and Meat and Livestock Australia Limited (MLA).
What is an EBV?
An animal’s breeding value can be defined as its genetic merit for each trait. While it is not possible to determine an animal’s true breeding value, it is possible to estimate it. These estimates of an animal’s true breeding value are called EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values).
EBVs are expressed as the difference between an individual animal’s genetics and a historical genetic level (i.e. group of animals) within the TACE genetic evaluation, and are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken.
Using EBVs to Compare the Genetics of Two Animals
TACE EBVs can be used to estimate the expected difference in the genetics of two animals, with the expected difference equating to half the difference in the EBVs of the animals, all other things being equal (e.g. they are joined to the same animal/s).
For example, a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +60 would be expected to produce progeny that are, on average, 10 kg heavier at 200 days of age than a bull with a 200 Day Growth EBV of +40 kg (i.e. 20
kg difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Or similarly, a bull with an IMF EBV of +3.0 would be expected to produce progeny with on average, 1% more intramuscular fat in a 400 kg carcase than a bull with a IMF EBV of +1.0 (i.e. 2% difference between the sire’s EBVs, then halved as the sire only contributes half the genetics).
Using EBVs to Benchmark an Animal’s Genetics with the Breed
EBVs can also be used to benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to the genetics of other Angus or Angus infused animals recorded with Angus Australia. To benchmark an animal’s genetics relative to other Angus animals, an animal’s EBV can be compared to the EBV reference tables, which provide:
• the breed average EBV
• the percentile bands table
The current breed average EBV is listed on the bottom of each page in this publication, while the current EBV reference tables are included at the end of these introductory notes.
For easy reference, the percentile band in which an animal’s EBV ranks is also published in association with the EBV.
Considering Accuracy
An accuracy value is published with each EBV, and is usually displayed as a percentage value immediately below the EBV.
The accuracy value provides an indication of the reliability of the EBV in estimating the animal’s genetics (or true breeding value), and is an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of the EBV.
EBVs with accuracy values below 50% should be considered as preliminary or of low accuracy, 50-74% as of medium accuracy, 75-90% of medium to high accuracy, and 90% or greater as high accuracy.
Description of TACE EBVs
EBVs are calculated for a range of traits within TACE, covering calving ease, growth, fertility, maternal performance, carcase merit, feed efficiency and structural soundness. A description of each EBV included in this publication is provided on the following page.
UNDERSTANDING ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)
CEDir %
CEDtrs %
GL days
BW kg
200 Day kg
400 Day kg
600 Day kg
MCH cm
MBC score
MCW kg
Milk kg
DtC days
SS cm
CWT kg
EMA cm2
Rib Fat mm
P8 Fat mm
RBY %
IMF %
NFI-F kg/day
Doc %
Claw Set score
Foot
Angle
Leg
score
Angle score
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Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s calves to be born unassisted from 2 year old heifers.
Genetic differences in the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age.
Genetic differences between animals in the length of time from the date of conception to the birth of the calf.
Genetic differences between animals in calf weight at birth.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to genetics for growth.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 600 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in the height of mature females.
Genetic differences between animals in the body condition of mature females.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight of cows at 5 years of age.
Genetic differences between animals in live weight at 200 days of age due to the maternal contribution of its dam.
Genetic differences between animals in the time from the start of the joining period (i.e. when the female is introduced to a bull) until subsequent calving.
Genetic differences between animals in scrotal circumference at 400 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in hot standard carcase weight at 750 days of age.
Genetic differences between animals in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in fat depth at the P8 rump site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in boned out saleable meat from a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in intramuscular fat (marbling) at the 12/13th rib site in a 400 kg carcase.
Genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain when animals are in a feedlot finishing phase.
Genetic differences between animals in temperament.
Genetic differences in claw set structure (shape and evenness of claws).
Genetic differences in foot angle (strength of pastern, depth of heel).
Genetic differences in rear leg structure when viewed from the side (angle at front of the hock).
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a typical commercial self replacing herd using Angus bulls. This selection index is not specific to a particular market end-point, but identifies animals that will improve overall net profitability in the majority of commercial, self replacing, grass and grain finishing beef production systems.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Higher EBVs indicate fewer calving difficulties in 2 year old heifers.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter gestation length.
Lower EBVs indicate lighter birth weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Higher EBVs indicate taller mature females.
Higher EBVs indicate more body condition of mature females.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier mature weight.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier live weight.
Lower EBVs indicate shorter time to calving.
Higher EBVs indicate larger scrotal circumference.
Higher EBVs indicate heavier carcase weight.
Higher EBVs indicate larger eye muscle area.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
Higher EBVs indicate more fat.
Higher EBVs indicate higher yield.
Higher EBVs indicate more intramuscular fat.
Lower EBVs indicate more feed efficiency.
Higher EBVs indicate better temperament.
Lower EBVs indicate less curl of the claw set.
Lower EBVs indicate more heel depth.
Lower EBVs indicate a less angular leg angle.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$A-L $
The $A-L index is similar to the $A index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low.
While the $A aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $A-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$D $
UNDERSTANDING ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting the domestic supermarket trade. Steers are either finished using pasture, pasture supplemented by grain, or grain (e.g. 50 -70 days) with steers assumed to be slaughtered at 510kg live weight (280kg carcase weight with 12mm P8 fat depth) at 16 months of age.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$D-L $
$GN $
The $D-L index is similar to the $D index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low.
While the $D aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $D-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting pasture grown steers with a 250 day feedlot finishing period for the grain fed high quality, highly marbled markets. Steers are assumed to be slaughtered at 800 kg live weight (455 kg carcase weight with 30 mm P8 fat depth) at 24 months of age, with a significant premium for steers that exhibit superior marbling.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$GN-L $
The $GN-L index is similar to the $GN index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low.
While the $GN aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $GN-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$GS $
$GS-L $
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd targeting pasture finished steers. Steers are assumed to be slaughtered at 650 kg live weight (350 kg carcase weight with 12 mm P8 fat depth) at 22 months of age. Emphasis has been placed on eating quality and tenderness to favour animals that are suited to MSA requirements.
The $GS-L index is similar to the $GS index but is modelled on a production system where feed is surplus to requirements for the majority of the year, or the cost of supplying additional feed when animal feed requirements increase is low.
While the $GS aims to maintain mature cow weight, the $GS-L does not aim to limit the increase in mature cow weight as there is minimal cost incurred if the feed maintenance requirements of the female breeding herd increase as a result of selection decisions.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
$PRO $
$T $
Genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a commercial self replacing herd based in New Zealand that targets the production of grass finished steers for the AngusPure programme. Steers are assumed marketed at approximately 530 kg live weight (290 kg carcase weight with 10 mm P8 fat depth) at 20 months of age, with a significant premium for steers that exhibit superior marbling.
Genetic difference between animals in net profitability per cow joined in a situation where Angus bulls are being used as a terminal sire over mature breeding females and all progeny, both male and female, are slaughtered. The Angus Terminal Sire Index focusses on increasing growth, carcase yield and eating quality. Daughters are not retained for breeding and therefore no emphasis is given to female fertility or maternal traits.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
Higher selection indexes indicate greater profitability.
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