Bovine breeder
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I Finally got my Genemax Advantage scores back and thought I would share for discussion. I tested 7 weaned heifers, 6 of which are AI Sired and one is by the cleanup bull. I also tested 7 cows to compare to as a base. Only one of them is AI sired, or even sired by a registered bull.
My first thoughts are, the A.I. sired ones are better, not a big surprise. But it is also very helpful information to have. It uncovered some areas I didn't even realize, or hadn't yet shown to be a problem, like CEM. The old cows scored very poorly in most all areas, which also tells me the cows that had been doing an OK job for me, were just average at best based on their genomic data.
It is also amazing the difference that was made in one generation. There are 5 mothers and daughters on the list, and the AI sired calves all made significant improvements in basically every area. 15 is the dam of 615, and she was sired by a fairly mediocre cleanup bull i had. Her index scores are basically the same as her dams, showing no genetic improvement. 807 is sired by Hickok and her dam is 615, and her cow index score went from 50 to 78!!! Also from a 19 to a 61 on feeder advantage and a 30 to a 75 on total advantage!! Again, not earth shattering news that the AI sired ones are better, but amazing the differnce in one generation when properly quantified.
Last thought is, the data is correct. 601 scored a 92 for CEM, sired by Chinook, who is a +16 CEM (1%)
802's dam is 12, who scored a 69 on marbling. 802 is sired by Brusier with a 0.24 Marbling score (80%) she scored a 27
I Could go on all night but you get the point. Awesome information to have and very excited to see how the next generaton progresses.