How can beef cattle breeders turn genetic information into practical, goal-directed breeding decisions? This article introduces SABeefBulls.com, a decision-support tool that helps breeders define breeding objectives, rank animals by genetic merit, select suitable breeding stock and plan matings while managing inbreeding and maintaining genetic diversity. Practical examples illustrate how breeders can set their own selection criteria, compare cows and bulls using trait-specific selection values, and assess the expected genetic merit of their proposed matings. The article demonstrates how the tool can support more systematic selection aligned with a herd?s production environment and market requirements.
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