Using a bull only for his ‘easy calving’ or ‘short gestation’ attributes can result in lighter carcasses. However, incorporating several traits simultaneously into selection decisions using an overall index (i.e., the Dairy Beef Index; DBI) can produce more balanced cattle with more favourable economic returns.

Reports containing the latest co-op data are now available online and are being posted to farmers over the coming week. These reports include the most up to date calving information taken from the 2021 Dairy Calving Report.