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Senepol BREEDPLAN
BREEDPLAN is a genetic evaluation program for beef cattle, currently implemented in more than 14 countries worldwide.
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BREEDPLAN uses the world’s most advanced genetic evaluation system (based on 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).
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 the genetic base to which it is being compared. The genetic base can broadly be explained as an historic group of animals. In general, each breed is running its own breed specific BREEDPLAN analysis, which means you can only compare EBVs within breed. EBVs are reported in the units in which the measurements are taken (e.g. kilograms for the weight EBVs). Thus a value of +12kg for 400 day weight means the animal is genetically superior by 12kg at 400 days of age compared with the genetic base of the relevant cattle population. On average, half of this difference is passed on to the animal’s’ progeny.
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Prerequisites for Joining BREEDPLAN
In order to performance record your animals with BREEDPLAN, there are generally three requirements: 1. You must be a member of your Breed Society 2. Your Breed Society must be running an BREEDPLAN analysis 3. The calves which you wish to submit performance information/receive EBVs for, must be registered with your Breed Society Note: BREEDPLAN does offer within-herd genetic evaluation services to producers who do not record with a Breed Society. For details, please contact staff at BREEDPLAN.
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How do I join BREEDPLAN?
The first step to joining BREEDPLAN is to fill out and return a BREEDPLAN enrolment form. BREEDPLAN enrolment forms can be obtained by contacting staff at BREEDPLAN who will send you a BREEDPLAN Enquiry Kit.
To view the ABRI Basic Guide to Getting Started with Breedplan Information Booklet Click Here or the Breedplan Brochure Click Here
BREEDPLAN Contact Details
BREEDPLAN
c/- ABRI
University of New England
ARMIDALE NSW 2351
Ph: (02) 6773 3555
Fax: (02) 6772 5376
Email: breedplan@abri.une.edu.au
Website: http://breedplan.une.edu.au
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Visit our direct link to Senepol BREEDPLAN to Enquire or Update information for an Indvidual Animal
Breedplan Animal Enquiry
Breedplan Member Enquiry
Use this direct link to access the Senepol BREEDPLAN to Enquire or Update information for a BREEDPLAN Member
Breedplan Member Login
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