Event category
Workshop
This hands-on workshop is designed to help farmers better understand and interpret the information presented in bull catalogues and learn which structural traits are important when selecting a bull.
Topics covered
- What B+LNZ is doing in beef genetics
- Understanding the impact of a sire
- Knowing your breeding objectives
- Finding breeders who align with your goals
- Identifying the sire(s) you need
- Understanding what influences an animal’s appearance (G × E)
- Tools to help you select the right sires
- Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs)
- Indexes
- nProve
- Let’s go look at some bulls!
Registration
Registration is essential.