What is the accuracy of a Breeding Value and why do we publish it?
Users of BLUP EBVs must familiarise themselves with the accuracy values associated with each EBV. Drs Japie van der Westhuizen and Bobbie van der Westhuizen…
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Turning Dairy Data into better Decisions
How to use recorded data in the dairy herd to make better long lasting decisions
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Milk Urea Nitrogen and Bulk Tank Sampling
Much detail is lost when milk producers rely on MUN analyses based on bulk tank sampling compared to determining MUN values from individual cows. Dr Japie van…
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The Genomic Revolution in Dairy Cattle - Promises and Pitfalls
Genomics are sometimes seen as a magic wand. Many breeders and milk producers believe fast sells for the technology. Dr Japie van der Westhuizen set the record…
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Women in Animal Genetics - Breaking barriers, building legacies
In women's month - honouring women in the fields of breeding and genetics of farm animals
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Body Condition Scoring - Tuli Journal 2026
Practical guide for body condition scoring in cattle
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Inteling en Lynteling
Die reguit feite oor inteling, lynteling en ander paringstelsels deur Drs Helena Theron, Bernice Mostert en Japie van der Westhuizen
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Bek en Klouseer in melkkuddes Lesse uit die praktyk
Lesse uit die praktyk hoe om bek en klouseer in melkkuddes effektief te bestuur
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Funksionele doeltreffendheid bly boublok in seleksie
Dr Japie van der Westhuizen bespreek die boublokke vir funksionele doeltreffende beeste
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Waarde van Genomiese Toetsing by Vleisbeeste
Die waarde was genomiese toetsing vir vleisbeeskuddes bied word deur Dr Japie van der Westhuizen bespreek
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Breeding terms explained in a nutshell
Ever wondered about breeding terms and their real meaning? Simple explanations are given
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