KIDPLAN
Meat & Livestock Australia provides the genetic evaluation service for the Boer and meat goat industry in the form of KIDPLAN.
By using pedigree and performance information, KIDPLAN provides simple and practical information on the value of an animal’s genetic merit for production in the form of estimated breeding values (EBVs). KIDPLAN allows producers to objectively benchmark the performance of their animals to make more informed selection and breeding decisions.
Genetic Evaluation and Performance
The Boer goat has demonstrated superior growth rates and carcase traits to the feral goat. Together with fertility and resistance to disease these traits have a marked impact on profitability and productivity and can be improved through genetic selection.
KIDPLAN currently provides EBVs for a range of production traits including growth, fat depth, eye muscle depth, reproduction and internal parasite resistance.
KIDPLAN allows Boer and meat goat producers to maximise their returns.
Bucks produce:
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Kids that grow quicker, reducing time to slaughter
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Kids that meet carcase specifications
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Daughters with higher milking potential and greater fertility
Does produce:
Does with higher maternal weaning weight provide goat breeders with a greater opportunity to produce Capretto carcases.
As a result of successful breeding programs Boer goats are now on average faster growing, leaner and better muscled.
For more information please log on tthe KIDPLAN website
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