Semex’s main goal in using genomic selection is to increase the number and diversity of elite bulls available to our clients, and to allow them to make more genetic progress in their herds. We can do this by pre-selecting young bulls based on their DNA profile before they are progeny-tested. This increases the chance of returning them to service as elite bulls. In addition, it allows us to screen a larger number of young bulls as candidates so there is a wider range of bulls available for service in the future, across more families, and with more combinations of traits.
