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SYDGEN RACHEL 4228
MATERNAL SISTER TO LOT 370
LOT 368 - SYDGEN ROYAL LASS 6037
Heifer
Calves
There is a wide range of thought as to the merit of genomic testing for the production
traits. We have tested several the last five years, and have not seen much movement
from their original EPD values, except for traits with lower numbers of phenotypes
turned in, such as CED, DMI and HP. As a herd that turns in a lot of phenotypes (data)
to AHIR, we have already built up the accuracy, and don’t have as much to gain from
genomics. (We estimate this herd turns in some 15,000 pieces of information to
AHIR yearly.)
We have seen the genomic scores lining up closer and closer to the performance of
the cattle over time, and this year, we have genomic tested every bull in the offering.
The added plus, besides offering the latest technology, is the parent verification that is
included with the testing.
We feel the most value is for those younger cattle who have not had gain and ultra-
sound information processed yet, or individuals who land in very small contemporary
groups, or ET calves who happen to draw a bad recip or an exceptional recip. We do
agree the best way to utilize genomic predictions is to integrate them into the EPD
system, just as AAA is doing. We also believe genomics is just one more competitive
advantage where the Angus breed is the leader.
We do not believe genomic testing can or should be used as a substitute for actual
performance testing. We still need that good data, in proper contemporary groups, to
train the markers properly.
This year, with more customers asking and talking about it, we are genomic testing
more animals than we have in previous sales. If they are already done, and incorpo-
rated into the animal’s EPDs, there will be an HD 50K, i50K, GGPHD or GGPLD logo in
the book for that animal. Some will probably not be processed in time for those results
to be incorporated into their EPDs before press time. In general, we are testing all the
pictured cattle, along with every spring bull calf and every fall yearling bull. Please
check our website, and we will post all 50K results, as well as having them available
on sale day. Also, on sale day, we will have a print-out posted by the office with the
most up-to-date EPDs available on every sale animal, as of the November 18 NCE run.
Genomics
+9
-.5
+50
+86
+1.01
.30
.43
.31
.31
.39 +13
+60.55
+141.26
+18.5 +11 +30
CED
BW WW YW SC DOC HP CEM MILK $W $B
CW
MARB
RE
FAT
+46
+.63
+.56
-.020
5-99
5-111
3-108
3-111
3-104
3-103
3-99
BWR
WWR
YWR
IMF
UREA
RBFT
RPFT
Dam
Progeny
Record
SydGen Rachel 6238
Birth Date: 2-2-2016
Cow 18444063
Tattoo: 6238
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This heifer has an upper 10% rank for both the $W and $B indexes, and she record-
ed an individual weaning index of 104.
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A maternal sister, SydGen Rachel 4228, was the second-high selling open heifer
in the 2015 Missouri Angus Futurity, selling to Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, AR for
$9,000.
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Maternal brothers have been purchased through past sales by Sensenich Farms,
Brookfield, MO and by Suzy Harrison, Auxvasse, MO.
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The maternal sister that remains in the herd is the dam of both the spring bull calf
selling as Lot 51 and the bred heifer that sells as Lot 328 in this sale.
SydGen Trust 6228
SCR Promise 4042
SydGen Legacy 2813
+SydGen Forever Lady 4413
+17521426
+SydGen Heroine 9808
#SydGen Contact
#DAAR Heroine LT 108
#+SAF Connection
#+SVF Gdar 216 LTD
SydGen Rachel 7058
+SAF Royal Queen 5084
15664510
SydGen Rachel 4987
#SydGen 1407 Corona 2016
#+SAF Rachel 0035
370
+7
+.7
+61
+105
+1.30
.37
.44
.32
.32
.39 +26
+65.29
+142.14
+27.0 +12 +30
CED
BW WW YW SC DOC HP CEM MILK $W $B
CW
MARB
RE
FAT
+42
+.59
+.74
-.056
5-88
5-103
3-103
3-96
3-105
3-88
3-104
BWR
WWR
YWR
IMF
UREA
RBFT
RPFT
Dam
Progeny
Record
SydGen Royal Lass 6037
Birth Date: 1-1-2016
Cow 18444002
Tattoo: 6037
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Tremendous performance package, with a balanced set of EPDs across the board.
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A full sister was a feature heifer calf in the 2015 sale where she was selected by
3C Cattle Company, Carrollton, MO for $6,500.
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A maternal sister was purchased by Henke Farms, Salisbury, MO in the 2013 sale
at $3,500, and a maternal brother sold through the 2014 sale, going to Buck Run
Cattle Farm, Union, KY.
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You can have both reproduction and carcass merit in the same package, as this
heifer’s $B and HP EPD both rank in the top 10% of the breed.
SydGen Trust 6228
SCR Promise 4042
SydGen FATE 2800
+SydGen Forever Lady 4413
+17521423
+SydGen Heroine 9808
#SydGen Contact
#DAAR Heroine LT 108
SydGen Option 6689
#SydGen 1407 Corona 2016
SydGen Royal Lass 9042
+BirkGen Erica 3427
16313121
+SydGen Royal Lass 6479
#Woodlawn Charge On 14
+SydGen Royal Lass 2572
368
+7
+1.8
+63
+110
+2.88
.38
.43
.32
.31
.39 +24
+70.80
+153.47
+10.6 +8
+31
CED
BW WW YW SC DOC HP CEM MILK $W $B
CW
MARB
RE
FAT
+64
+.77
+.35
+.008
SydGen Ogirl 6084
Birth Date: 1-8-2016
Cow 18445370
Tattoo: 6084
#AAR Ten X 7008 SA
#Mytty In Focus
[RDF]
EXAR Resistol 3710B
#AAR Lady Kelton 5551
+17434366
+Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T
#Connealy Onward
Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M
Koupals B&B Identity
#Sitz Upward 307R
3V Miss Girl Y14 B31
#B&B Erica 605
17884757
3V Miss Girl T28 Y14
#TC Aberdeen 759
3V Miss Girl T28 O84
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Impressive performance through the first stages of her life, this heifer had a
weaning ratio of 109, her WW EPD and YW EPD rank in the upper 10% of the
breed, and her $W index is in the top 10%.
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Her $B index value ranks in the top 5%, and CW EPD ranks in the top 4%.
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The dam was a selection from the Heartland Genetic Blend Sale coming from
Triple V Farms, Perryville, MO and she remains in our herd.
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EXAR Resistol 3710B is quickly earning the reputation as one of the very best
breeding sons of Ten X.
