The page shows the genetic evaluations in beef cattle (such as Charolais, Limousin, et. al.) and the National Genetic Evaluation Systems for beef cattle as applied in different ICAR member countries.
From 2023, information on National Evaluations has been collected on the Interbull Performance Recording, Evaluation and Publication information database (http://prep.interbull.org), which will facilitate access to information from the different National Genetics Centres.
- Calving (all traits, breeds and countries): available here
- Animal weaning weight (all breeds and countries): available here
- Information on carcass traits will be included soon.
Description of National Genetic Evaluation Systems for beef cattle as applied in different ICAR member countries
While we do our best to have this information as complete and updated as possible we cannot guarantee that this is always the case as we rely on national genetic evaluation units to provide this information.
| Carcass conformation | Carcass fat | Carcass weight | Publication policy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | ||||
| DFS (Denmark, Finland, Sweden) | ||||
| Czech Republic | Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, Aberdeen-Angus and Hereford | Pub | ||
| Estonia | ||||
| France | ||||
| Germany | ||||
| Ireland | Charolais, Limousine, Simmental | Pub | ||
| Italy | ||||
| Latvia | ||||
| South Africa | ||||
| Spain | Pub | |||
| Switzerland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Limousine, Simmental, Charolais | Pub |
The available files provide information on “Data collection” such as:
- Trait definition
- Method and frequency of measurement
- Who does the performance recording?
- Method of collecting data
- Which animals get recorded?
- Is birthday recorded?
- Is day of recording available?
- Are the data adjusted and/or selected? If yes please describe the methodology applied
- Time period for inclusion of records
- Criteria (data edits) for inclusion of records
- Is embryo transfer applied? How are ET animals been identified?
- Is recipient mother ID recorded?