Included in the Tables are EBVs on calving, growth and maternal, and carcase traits. The recently developed BreedObject $Indexes, specifically for Wagyu, are also provided. These $Indexes use genetic information from multiple EBVs and are targeted specifically to estimate profitability of a sire or dam for a Self-replacing herd, Fullblood terminal or F1 terminal herd.
The Wagyu BREEDPLAN analysis provides the most thorough and accurate assessment of Fullblood Wagyu genetics available outside Japan. The analysis includes more than 120,000 dams and 14,000 sires. In addition, there are 38,500 animals with birth weights, 44,500 with weaning (200 Day) weights and 35,000 with 400 Day weights. Fullblood carcase data includes records from 13,000 carcases including AUS-Meat and MIJ marble scores, camera marbling percent and camera fineness index measures. (Data as at 30 June 2021).
First published in 2015, the Wagyu Breeding Guide simplified the selection process for breeders, by providing a list of bulls and females within the Australian Wagyu Association database with substantial performance and carcase data recorded.
Provided in two parts, the Wagyu Breeding Guide Introduction gives the background to the Wagyu industry including its rich Japanese prefectural heritage, while the Summary Tables provide the data for Sires and Dams. The Young Sires table lists bulls with more than 50% accuracy, enabling breeders to select for accelerated genetic gain.
High performing, well-described Wagyu genetics are needed for Fullblood and Crossbred Wagyu supply chains, and with parent-verified seedstock registrations and numbers of genomic profiles recorded by members increasing each year, the accuracy of EBVs will continue to improve. As a result, publishing the data will occur on a monthly basis following each Group BREEDPLAN run.
To be included in the Wagyu Breeding Guide
Sires
- More than 10 progeny registered
- Registered progeny born within the past three years
- Minimum accuracy of 80% for 200-Day, 400-Day or 600-Day weight EBVs
Dams
- More than three progeny registered
- Registered progeny born within the past three years
- Minimum accuracy of 80% for 200-Day, 400-Day or 600-Day weight EBVs
Young Bulls
- Less than five years old
- EBVs better than breed average for 200-Day, 400-Day or 600-Day weight
- Minimum accuracy of 50% for 200-Day, 400-Day or 600-Day weight EBVs