Name: ______________________________________
Critical Control Points
Breeding and Genetics
University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating
YES (X)
NO (X)
Herd Record Keeping
Calving dates
Calves matched to dams
Calves matched to sire
Calving interval records retrievable by dam
Calves weighed at weaning
Calf hip height measured
Cows weighed at weaning
SUBTOTAL COUNT
PERCENT OF SUBTOTAL (divide subtotal by 7)
Herd Record Evaluation
Calf 205 day weaning weights calculated
Calf weaning weight ratio’s calculated
Cow Most Probable Producing Ability calculated
Cow efficiency (calf weight to cow weight ratio) calculated
Calf frame score calculated
Cow frame score calculated
SUBTOTAL COUNT
PERCENT OF SUBTOTAL (divide subtotal by 6)
Sire Selection
EPD’s used in sire selection
SIRE EPD’s represent at least the TOP 1/3 of the breed for desired traits
Sire performance compared to contemporary groups used in selection
Crossbreeding system used to promote hybrid vigor
Sire breed type selected to match the calf marketing method selected
SUBTOTAL COUNT
PERCENT OF SUBTOTAL (divide subtotal by 5)
Heifer Selection
Heifers selected based on 205 day weight ratio restrictions
Heifers selected based on frame score restrictions
Heifers selected based on visual appraisal (soundness)
Heifers selected based on market characteristics (coat color)
SUBTOTAL COUNT
PERCENT OF SUBTOTAL (divide subtotal by 4)
Market Evaluation
Attend market auction the day of sale
Record prices for like and different cattle to determine premiums and(or) discounts
received based on size, health, coat color/breed type
SUBTOTAL COUNT
PERCENT OF SUBTOTAL
Culling Practices
Cull cows based on reproductive soundness
Cull cows based on Most Probable Producing Ability (MPPA)
Cull cows based on frame size/weaning weight efficiency
SUBTOTAL
PERCENT OF SUBTOTAL (divide subtotal by 3)
N/A (X)
OVERALL GRAND TOTAL (add the subtotals only)
PERCENT OF TOTAL (divide GRAND TOTAL by 26)
100% Yes
Are you being honest
(Level of Improvement Needed)
80-100% Yes
50-80% Yes
30-50% Yes
Minor
Some
Major
< 30% Yes
Extreme
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