An all breed genetic evaluation for beef traits in the Dutch/Flemish evaluation

Marianne Stoop, Lydia de Haer, Gerben de Jong

Abstract


The Dutch/Flemish evaluation has recently been updated to an animal model including both Dutch and Flemish data, implemented in April 2012. The beef index is a good tool to apply for more specific cross breeding and to improve beef production in dual-purpose breeds by providing compact information of carcass traits. It is possible to compare bulls of different breeds with each other. The variation in beef index within a breed has overlap with other beef breeds.


Keywords


cattle; genetic evaluation; beef; beef index

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