Distributed by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA)
Predict the genetic merit of Red Angus, and red gene carrier Black Angus animals
Delivers GE-EPDs that integrate genomic results with pedigree and performance data from the RAAA
More accurate GE-EPDs and indexes, parentage verification for hard-to-measure traits
Bull buyers increasingly insist on tested bulls. HD50K delivers the information buyers want:
GE-EPDs, indexes for 13 traits, two indexes, plus parentage verifications
HD50K for Red Angus genotypes are included in the International Genetic Solutions (IGS), multi-breed single-step genetic evalutation
The resulting accuracy from HD50K marker information and verified parentage is equivalent to an initial progeny proof of roughly a dozen calves, depending upon the trait1
Reduce selection and breeding mistakes—with HD50K you get to know now:
Heifer bulls: GE-EPDs for calving ease direct and birth weight have accuracies roughly equivalent to bulls with 22 and 13 progeny, respectively1
Growth/carcass bulls: GE-EPDs for growth and carcass merit have accuracies roughly equivalent to bulls with 15 and 10 progeny, respectively1
All-purpose bulls: GE-EPDs for applicable traits have accuracies roughly equivalent to bulls with 12 progeny/carcasses/daughters1
For females, GE-EPDs deliver more accuracy than a typical lifetime of progeny performance information contributing to traditional genetic evaluation2
ADVANCED GENOMIC SOLUTIONS: LEARN MORE.
Unlock the value of your herd’s genetic potential.
Selection and mating decisions are more profitable when you have HD50K-enhanced information to:
Empower mating decisions for a lifetime of more valuable seedstock progeny
Determine which heifers to keep and breed for replacement, to sell as seedstock or to cull
Identify elite females for embryo transfer or in vitro fertilization
Decide which bulls to keep, to sell for breeding purposes or to market
Need help getting started or understanding your results? Call or email. Our dedicated team of experts is ready to help.
Approximate progeny equivalents associated with accuracy of GE-EPDs powered by HD50K based on verified pedigree and HD50K information. Progeny equivalents for carcass traits are actually progeny carcass traits and are actual progeny carcass records – equates to ultrasound scans from approximately 30 progeny.
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FIRST TIME CUSTOMER?
New to Zoetis Genetics? Please give us a call at 877-233-3362 so we can walk you through available options.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Please contact our customer service team at 877-233-3362 or genetics.us@zoetis.com to verify our laboratories are approved to conduct DNA tests within your respective country.
Collecting a high-quality sample is the first step to receiving accurate genomic results. Find out more here.
FAQs
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