How to use EBVs for Selection

Posted on by Marisa @ Vastrap Farm

By Quentin de Bruyn When selecting animals to buy or retain in your herd its physical appraisal or how it "looks" will always be important. Stockmanship, or the art of being able to judge how an animal will breed on its “looks” is an art that takes years of experience, working with cattle, attending breeders … Continue reading How to use EBVs for Selection

The importance of accurate EBVs in animal selection

Posted on by Marisa @ Vastrap Farm

In this blog I would like to focus on Estimated Breeding Values (EBV's) and why are they so important. In particular, how can EBVs be used to help pick which animals to buy in order to build or improve one's herd. The main point I would like to make is that EBVs supply crucial decision-making information … Continue reading The importance of accurate EBVs in animal selection