Genetic Evaluation
Utilizing Genetic Data
No one has more data. No one uses it more effectively.
The Canadian Limousin Association is proud to be a part of International Genetic Solutions (IGS), an unprecedented collaboration between progressive breed associations and the world's largest agricultural DNA firm who are committed to enhancing commercial profitability. The collaboration has yielded one of the world's largest genetic evaluations of beef cattle with over 22 million animals and 600,000 genotypes.
The EPD calculation system employed by IGS has improved the genetic evaluation system by accurately accounting for heterosis and breed differences. This breakthrough empowers commercial producers to make direct comparisons of animals' genetic merit, regardless of breed composition. Furthermore, it equips the IGS genetic evaluation with the ability to furnish predictive EPD, precise EPD accuracies, optimal utilization of genomics, and refined beef cattle selection tools accessible to all stakeholders.
