Economically Relevant Traits (ERTs) are Traits
that Directly Affect Profitability
Confused Where To Start, Given All The Numbers?
$Value Indexes
are multi-trait selection indexes
provided to simplify genetic selection decisions.
$Value Indexes estimate performance of the average
future offspring of a sire compared to that of another
sire, within the same breed. Producers should still
scrutinize individual EPDs of desireable index sires
to be certain all EPD values are within an acceptable
range for their particular operation. Following is a list
of $Value Indexes that we provide in this catalog for
the various breeds.
ANGUS
Weaned Calf Value ($W)
- index value for preweaning
merit.
Index type:
Maternal
Unit:
$ / head
EPDs:
BW, WW, YW, Milk, MW
Beef Value ($B)
- index value for feedlot performance
and carcass merit.
I
ndex type:
Terminal
Unit:
$ / head
EPDs:
WW, YW, DMI, CW, Marb, RE, Fat
HEREFORD
Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$)
- index value
for feedlot performance and carcass merit where
Hereford bulls are used on British-cross cows and all
offspring are finished and sold on a CHB pricing grid.
Index type:
Terminal
Unit:
$ / head
EPDs:
CED, WW, YW, FAT, REA, IMF
Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$)
- index value where
Hereford bulls are used in a rotational crossbreeding
program on Angus-based cows and offspring are
finished and marketed on a CHB pricing grid.
Index type:
Maternal/Terminal
Unit:
$ / head
EPDs:
CED, WW, YW, REA, IMF
