RightBull – Precision genomic selection tools for the future of commercial beef production.
 

Many of you have seen the unprecedented results created by the RightMate and RightChoice tools for precision matings in the beef genetics industry. Now, Top Genomics is moving forward with tools that employ the same, cutting-edge technologies, but in a format that is more suited to the way most commercial herds breed cows and make decisions.

 

The basis is simple. Some bulls just genomically match some females more completely, while some should never be considered for that particular cow or group of cows. This is true even if the bull is a wise choice for others. The important question is, which bull(s) or genetics should you purchase to create the outcome you want the most often and improve the uniformity of your calf crop and future cow herd?

 

With a genomic snap-shot of your commercial cow herd, it is possible to sort a group of sale bulls or AI candidates to best match your particular situation and wishes. RightBull provides substantially more insurance of success than just paging through a catalog or walking from pen to pen. The delivered results provide a ranked list of the bulls you should most consider from an offered group. Ultimately, you make the decisions from that short list based on the traits and factors you favor when purchasing seedstock. Better decisions more often are the result. The bulls on your list might be completely different from the ones on your neighbors list, all reflecting the genetic decisions you have made before.

 

The process:
1. Access (if genotypes are currently available) or genotype a minimum of 25% of the existing cow herd. This minimum percentage may differ slightly depending on group sizes and total females to mate, but the more females genotyped the more accurate the evaluation. For some this will be a decision to genotype the entire herd or at least all of the young females. The information delivered to Top Genomics must be in the form of raw genotypes and not genomic scores (please contact Allied for questions) in order to get the core information needed for RightBull.
2. Get permission from you seedstock provider to access to the bull genotypes and EPDs, then transfer that information along with the genotypes of the cow herd to Dr. Mahdi Saatchi at Top Genomics LLC. If he already has those genotypes, this process is even easier.
3. Participate in a conversation with staff regarding your mating plans and breeding objectives so that the results can be better customized to your management practices and genetic goals.
4. Top Genomics will provide you a RigthBull ranking and %Genomic Match for bulls in that particular offering for you to use as an important “first sort” in preparation for purchase.
5. Please allow 5-8 weeks from the time you collect DNA samples to expect results, but just 2 weeks for the RightBull evaluations to be completed if your cow’s genotypes are already available.

 

Additional options:
1. Choosing ideal heifer bulls is great strength of the RightBull and RightMate technologies.
2. T G can sort females in your herd into more similar groups making bull turn out more precise.
3. Genomically sort the cow herd into desired outcome groups, then prescribe special purpose bulls.
4. RightBull is also available for Seedstock providers wishing to purchase genetics.