DOES GENETIC SELECTION WORK FOR YOUR HERD? PERSONALIZED GENETIC TREND VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR PENNSYLVANIA DAIRIES
Animal Science
Robert Goodling
Extension Associate
Dept of Animal Science, Penn State University
University Park
Abstract
Response to genetic selection has been demonstrated in national datasets, but not within individual herds. This customized tool for Pennsylvania dairies was developed to demonstrate the effect of genetic selection within a dairy producer’s herd so that they can make future selection decisions that maximally enhance herd performance. It helps producer answer the questions: Do daughters of high milk bulls produce the most milk in your herd? Do daughters of high productive life bulls remain in your herd longer? \r\nProducer's are able to visualize how daughters of high and low genetic potential perform within their unique herd. Utilizing customized web and download files and unique herd access allows herds to identify if their genetic goals are being achieved within their herd.
Authors: Goodling JR., R. C.
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Goodling JR., R. C. Extension Associate, Penn State Extension, Pennsylvania, 16802