BREEDPLAN is an objective, science-driven analysis that has had its accuracy and value to cattle producers validated in numerous scientific studies across multiple breeds and countries (some examples listed below). This is made possible by the Animal Genetics & Breeding Unit (AGBU), who regularly publish BREEDPLAN research and developments in international scientific literature. A list of this literature is available from the AGBU website.
By publishing in scientific journals, the BREEDPLAN methodologies are reviewed by international scientists to ensure scientific rigour. This scientific rigour is further enhanced by the input of AGBU and BREEDPLAN Technical Committee scientists who work across multiple livestock species and thus can use the best of the knowledge obtained from each of these industries to enhance BREEDPLAN.
Examples of studies that have validated the accuracy of BREEDPLAN:
- BREEDPLAN Single-Step Evaluations
- Angus Australia Sire Benchmarking
- Australian Brahman Breeders Association
- Herefords Australia validation of Single-Step BREEDPLAN
- Durham Shorthorn
- Beef and Lamb New Zealand Beef Progeny Test
- Harper Adams University (UK) study 1 and study 2
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