The purpose of the Bull Evaluation Service is to:
  • Objectively evaluate young bulls as potential herd sires
  • Focus on traits that are important for herd profitability

Key Features

  • Common environment for objective comparison
  • Industry standard measurements for performance, reproductive and carcass traits
  • Measurement of bulls during the optimum growth phase (6-13 months)
  • BIO Genetic evaluations for economically important traits Combining genetics into economic indexes to rank bulls for profitability
  • Comprehensive end of evaluation reports Performance certificates
  • Up-to-date Bull Evaluation Performance Certificate can be requested with current evaluations - a useful tool for either buying or selling an older bull. (Additional charges apply)

Key Benefits

  • Gives bulls an opportunity to prove their own genetic merit
  • Effective genetic selection for economically important production, reproductive and carcass traits
  • Opportunity to showcase bulls and breeding program through evaluation centre activities
  • Compare to other bulls from other breeders
  • Identify and produce superior breeding stock
  • Proven performance for marketing

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