Contents tagged with Genetics
24 January 2022
Efficiency with environmental benefits through optimising sheep genetics; developing a new approach to UK sheep genetic evaluations
29 July 2021
Genetic selection of cattle for reduced bovine Tuberculosis transmission
9 August 2021
Herd genetic reports help you see the breeding potential of your milking cows and youngstock through their genetic index, trait and inbreeding values.
19 January 2022
AHDB is investigating the value of a blood test in assessing the genetic merit of animals for worm resistance.
15 July 2021
Find out what the AI Standard for pigs is and what it means for producers in the UK.
12 July 2021
Find out about the common genetic defects affecting dairy breeding in the UK.
12 July 2021
Genetic selection has resulted in impressive gains in milk yield, along with improvements in other traits for UK dairy farmers, in the last few decades.
23 August 2021
Our three economic breeding indexes – £PLI, £SCI and £ACI – help you make quick decisions about choosing bulls most suited to your calving system.
12 July 2021
Conformation traits can affect cows’ suitability for sustained milk production.
23 March 2022
Temperament, ease of milking, calving ease and maintenance traits can make a difference to the smooth running and management of your farm.
12 July 2021
These PTAs cover calf survival and related aspects, such as direct and maternal calving ease and gestation length.
12 July 2021
The PTAs concerned with health, welfare and fertility include important aspects such as SCC and mastitis.