Superior Animals are not Difficult to Identify.

• Most livestock producers would be familiar with the traits that the system has identified as being important in producing these superior animals.

• They may, however, not be as familiar with the importance that these traits play in producing superior animals.

• Choice - This system has been developed to assist all producers in seeing that there are choices available as to how they select and plan their enterprise.

• Balance - The key to producing these superior animals is in obtaining the correct balance between the traits.

• These traits are not breed specific, though in some cattle breeds there have been found to be a higher percentage of superior animals. Though we haven’t done as much work with sheep and pigs, we would expect the same to be the case with these species.

• To assist with identifying these superior animals, the company has published a manual that identifies these traits with written characteristics and silhouetted pictures.

• The company also provide an on farm evaluation service by trained evaluators who will grade animals for breeding purposes and for meat production. These evaluators use both the visual and kinaesthetic sensory systems to identify and grade animals.

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