The across-breed Beef Progeny Test is a component of the Informing NZ Beef programme and builds on data gathered from the original Beef Progeny Test.
It has been run at Pāmu’s Kepler farm (Te Anau) since its first mating in 2020. The programme is fundamental to a multi-breed evaluation, linking different breeds and using New Zealand-collected data to accurately estimate hybrid vigour.
At Kepler, Angus and Hereford cows are run side-by-side with crosses undertaken both ways. The Test retains pure-bred and first-cross heifer progeny (as commercially viable), evaluating them under natural service for at least their first two matings. Trait measurements collected are similar to the original BPT programme.
Lochinver Station was included as a host farm in the Progeny Test, with matings carried out between 2022 and 2024 to enable the inclusion of Simmental genetics. Although the station transitioned out of the programme in 2025, the Lochinver team continues to collect measurements on progeny born on the farm - ensuring valuable data is captured through to processing.
Access all Progeny Test information and resources through the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub.
