Module 5: Technical Information

Module 5: Technical Information


This module on Technical Information provides articles and access to additional resources to help keep members up to date with the latest information to support their breeding programs.


The topics covered include:

  • Genetic traits and conditions to be aware of in the Limousin breed
  • Understanding selection and scoring for docility
  • Fertility and nutrition areas of interest
  • Health and disease conditions
  • Limousin suffixes
  • Accredited ultrasound and structural scoring technicians across Australia


These topics are all covered in the resources shown below. Click on each resource to learn more.

 


Technical Information:

Genetics:

Single Gene Effects in Limousin Understanding the Scurred Condition in polled cattle Frame Scoring of Beef Cattle Limousin Muscling Gene

Docility:

Selection for Docility in the Limousin Breed Animal Behaviour & Limousin Cattle Scoring of Docility

Fertility & Nutrition:

Scrotal Size & Its Importance to the Limousin Breed The Influence of Nutrition on Hoof Growth and Cracking

Health & Diseases:

Information on BJD Information on Protoporphyria

Suffixes:

Changes to Limousin Suffixes

Accredited Ultrasound and Structural Scoring Technicians:

Accredited Structural Scoring Technicians Accredited Ultrasound Technicians

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