Advances in Fertility through Genomic Technologies
Fertility is a complex, polygenic trait that is concerned with an animal’s quality of being fertile or its ability to conceive offspring.
New Staff Member
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Charné Visser to the Simbra team.
Fertility Trait Block Accuracies for Index Reporting
The Simbra society moved over to the new selection indexes earlier this year where there is significant emphasis on fertility (Days to Calving and Scrotal Size) in all three indexes.
Feedback on Bleka Information Day
On the 14th of June Bleka Simmentalers and Simbras hosted their annual beef information day. The day was very well attended by commercial farmers from the area and was very interactive.
Interpreting Genetic Condition Reports
Pompe disease is a lethal inherited genetic disorder leading to acid maltase deficiency. This leads to a buildup of glycogen in muscle and nerve cells and impairs normal tissue function.
Simbra Spring Showcase – September 2023
4 to 8 September at Afridome, Parys. See important dates and program.
Upcoming sales – July & August 2023
See dates of auctions for end of July and August 2023.
Sales results – June & July 2023
See sales results for auctions held during June and beginning of July 2023.
