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Technical Update

uLD – 30K • test analyses for the Hereford breed showed that:
PBB-Neogen recently launched a uLD 30K SNP test which is - revised accuracies remain highly correlated with old
a low density, low cost 30K SNP genomic test. Designed with values overall;
highly profitable females in mind, but can be used for the entire - some animals may show larger changes in accuracy
calf drop – however as the test is less than 50K and does not compared to others, particularly among genotyped
include genetic defect testing it will not be suitable for sires born animals;
after the 1st Jan 2019, used to sire registered progeny. - changes in accuracy will vary from trait to trait;
Its designed for members who have commenced genotyping - the largest absolute changes in accuracy were generally
their calves but not their cow herd. The uLD DNA test comes less than 10-12 % units, with the largest changes being
with Parent Verification of the female and her progeny and for Retail Beef Yield accuracy (drop of 18%) and for 200-
improves the calculation of EBVs for the female and her relatives. day weight (increase of 15%);
See PBB flyer for pricing. • the enhanced algorithm is significantly faster and will allow
• TSU samples ONLY • Ultra -Low Density profile (30k) the number of genotyped animals used in the Single-Step
• Parentage (where possible) BREEDPLAN to continue increasing without impacting
considerably on computing time;
TRANSFER – monitoring of 30 day transfer rule a. Herefords
As per the rule 9 from NZHA Rules and regulations, transfer Comparisons of the 13,764 genotyped animals and the
forms need to be received by NZHA Registry within 30 days of correlations of the old and new accuracies were all greater
the date of sale, and the DNA process commenced. The transfer than 0.99 for all traits. The largest absolute change in an
will be finalised once the results are returned. With improved individual’s accuracy were generally less than 10-12 % units,
data accuracy as a result of SNP DNA testing, it is vital that as however the largest change was for RBY accuracy 18% drop
stud breeders you adhere to this rule and as such the NZHA and a 15% increase in W200m.
office will be enforcing the 30-day policy this bull sale season. GRM without further increases in computing time. Equally
important, the new approximate accuracies are highly correlated
Upgrade of Single Step Accuracy software – with old BUT as expected with any upgrade there are some
An enhanced algorithm for calculating EBV accuracies in the animals that will change in their existing accuracies.
main multi-trait Single-Step BREEDPLAN evaluation will be
implemented in December 2019. This will be implemented for all The upgraded version of GENOEPN will be implemented in
breeds using genomics in their genetic evaluation, including the the December 2019 Single-Step BREEDPLAN evaluation for
Hereford breed in New Zealand and Australia. Hereford.

Expected outcomes for Hereford BREEDPLAN accuracies
following implementation of the enhanced algorithm are
documented below:

Obituaries PATERSON, NÉE TURNBULL, MARY REAYBURN:
Suddenly, but peacefully at Southland Hospital, with family by
her side, on Sunday June 23, 2019. Aged 75 years. Much loved
wife of Alan for the past 54 years. Devoted and loving mother of
Roger and Deb, Geoff and Jo, Mike and Annie. Loved “Mary” of
BRUCE MASTERS - STRATHMOOR HEREFORDS Niamh, Rosie, Hayley, Anita and Lachie.
Bruce worked on the family farm and was involved with the Alan Paterson was employed as the NZHA Secretary from Oct.
Strathmoor Hereford Stud with Buster, his father. Herefords 1982 until 1995. During this time members came to know his
were his passion. He bred bulls for Beef Expo and more recently wife, Mary, well. Mary was a friendly, kind and caring person
the National Hereford Sale and also the Te Kuiti Bull sale. who helped with many housekeeping jobs in the early days of
Bruce loved being at the Te Kuiti sheep and cattle sales and Hereford House, Feilding. She could be found most days in the
enjoyed having a good yarn with the locals. For years he topped office, supporting staff, cleaning and generally helping where
the weaner fairs with his weaners. He knew how to grow grass needed. Mary accompanied Alan on national tours and came to
and how to fatten all classes of stock. meet many association members who appreciated her interest
Whenever he found time he would take the boat and go water in their farms and families.
skiing with the boys or be out trout fishing. Something he loved. Mary will be remembered for her never-flagging energy and
He is survived by his wife, Melvah and 3 sons Jason, Shaun & approachability. Our sympathy goes to Alan and their boys and
Brendon. families.

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