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Angus Bulls
52 – Quality Genetics Built on a Heritage of Commitment
LOT
110
HOTR C572 AVIATOR E7508
BIRTH DATE: 2/4/17 REG. #:
CED BW WW YW CEM MILK MW MARB REA FAT $W $F $B
BW 96
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY SITZ UPWARD 307R ADJ WW 641
MUSGRAVE AVIATOR [ B&B ERICA 605 WR
MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 ADJ YW 1193
[ ALC FOREVER LADY R02S
YR
[
SCROTAL 35.0
[
HOTR C572 Aviator E7508 is a Musgrave Aviator son that will be sold as a commercial
LOT 110 bull. This is a massive, big bodied bull that is really somooth in his type.
American Angus Association $Value Indexes
$Values are multi-trait selection indexes expressed in dollars
per head, to assist commercial beef producers by adding $Values
simplicity to genetic selection decisions. A $Value has mean-
ing only when used in comparison to the $Value of another $W $F $G $B
animal. For example, just as with EPDs, variation in $Values +21.28 +13.60 +12.53 +25.32
between animals indicates average expected differences in
the relative value of progeny if random mating is assumed Weaned Calf Value ($W): an index expressed in dollars per
and the calves are exposed to the same environment. head, is the expected average difference in future progeny
performance for preweaning merit. $W includes both revenue
How do I use them? and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth
weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk, and mature cow
$Values should be used to complement the criteria that pro- size.
ducers already use when selecting bulls.
The $Values are not designed to be driven by a single trait, Feedlot Value ($F): an index expressed in dollars per head, is
as an index is multi-trait by design. These selection tools are the expected average difference in future progeny perform-
the result of the application of industry-relevant market val- ance for postweaning performance compared to progeny of
ues to Angus genetics for preweaning, feedlot, and carcass other sires.
merit. Grid Value ($G): an index expressed in dollars per head, is
The $W, $F, $G and $B values on individual animals and the the expected average difference in future progeny perform-
Sire Evaluation Report may be viewed at www.angus.org. ance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other
sires.
American Angus Association Beef Value ($B): an index expressed in dollars per head, is
3201 Frederick Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64506 the expected average difference in future progeny perform-
816-383-5100 ance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny
ahir@angus.org www.angus.org of other sires. The $B value combines the contributions of $F
and $G.
