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Between 1967 -
1994 over 70 animals were imported from Germany & Austria.
With Fleckvieh as base
South African type Simmentalers have been bred.
Fertility is number one selection criteria by far. Days to calving
EBV's will be implemented shortly. We strive for middle of the road,
good quality, excellent walking ability, strong eye
lid pigmentation, "balanced
breeding" EBV's: Acceptable birth masses, above average 200 & 400 day
masses & average mature mass. Ease of calving has been obtained.
The milk EBV average to above average for the breed.
To compare
Wisp-Will's percentile with the rest of the breed, click here.
Ultrasound scanning is done to measure carcass characteristics
and obtain EBV's. Genestar testing for marbling, tenderness
& feed efficiency is done on stud sires.
"In the next 10 years
DNA testing for certain traits will become the most important
selection criteria. Weighing and measuring will still
take place. Combined EBV's will be available. Visual appraisal will always stay important."
(Dr. R. Hunsley, 2008) |
