Vytelle Releases Feed Efficiency Database Three Limousin Bulls In Top 10
Vytelle , with their network partners , announced the release of the Top 150 Proven Bulls for feed efficiency . These high accuracy bulls have risen to the top of more than 81,000 animals of 25 different breeds and more than 262,000 residual feed intake ( RFI ) EPDs .
From a Limousin breed standpoint , three Limousin bulls made the top 10 , with a total of 12 Limousin bulls appearing in the top 150 . The three Limousin bulls in the top 10 are : Wulfs Xcellsior X252X ( 2nd ); Wulfs Xtractor X233X ( 5th ); and RUNL Stetson 850S ( 7th ).
“ There are two high-stakes producer decisions that drive genetic progress in the global cattle industry : mating selection and reproduction method . By publicly sharing this list of feed efficient bulls , we ’ re able to assist cattle producers in identifying elite animals that drive a more accurate mating selection ,” said Kerryann Kocher , Chief Executive Officer for Vytelle . “ Producers can accelerate genetic progress to meet the global demand for high-quality and nutritious protein by utilizing the most modern hormone-free , in vitro fertilization to multiply offspring from their elite-performing animals .
The 2021 Top 150 Bulls list was compiled using data collected by Vytelle SENSE systems and Vytelle INSIGHT analytics services , formerly known as GrowSafe Systems . All tested animals include at least three generations of pedigrees and all animals must have at least
“ Feed is 70 percent of a beef producer ’ s total production costs ,” said Lisa Rumsfeld
a 0.6 accuracy rating on their RFI EPD to be eligible for the list . Each phenotyped animal strengthens the database providing producers insight to make profit-bearing decisions regarding selection for feed efficiency and performance . With the permission of each network member , Vytelle shares this information publicly to collectively advance feed efficiency improvements across the industry .
“ Feed is 70 percent of a beef producer ’ s total production costs ,” said Lisa Rumsfeld , Vice President of International Commercial Operation for Vytelle . “ Whether breeders are looking to impact their direct feed cost , achieve marketing premiums or underpin methane emissions reduction claims with evidence-based metrics this database offers selection possibilities across breeds globally .”
Phenotypic data is captured through the use of Vytelle SENSE systems . The Feed Intake Nodes measure feed disappearance every second an animal is feeding , each time an animal feeds , to a 10-gram resolution . The In-Pen Weighing Position measures individual animal partial body weight and growth . It weighs every second an animal is standing at the water trough , which can equate up to 450 weights a day .
To view the full listing of the 2021 Top 150 Proven Bulls , visit https :// vytelle . com / breeding-values /
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