Selection Criteria For Females
Reproduction Traits
1.1.1 Minimum Standards For Number Of Calves
Cows not conforming to these standards are automatically culled.
1.1.2 Age First Calf (AFC)
Maximum AFC is 39 months. Females that had not yet calved at 39 months are automatically culled.
1.1.3 Cow\Calf Weight Index At Birth No Higher Than 9.
For the time being this measurement is optional but is strongly recommended as selection norm.
2. Production Traits
2.1 100 day calf weight.
This is optional but is strongly recommended as norm for milk production.
2.2 Phase A: Weaning Indexes
Bull calves: Minimum 90*
Heifer calves: Minimum 90*
- Calves not conforming to the minimum index cannot be registered.
2.3 Phase B: 1 Year And\Or 18 Month Indexes *
Heifers: minimum 90 maximum 130
Heifers with an index of 130 or higher may only be approved if they are functionally efficient with a feminine appearance.
- One of these measurements is compulsory for registration and the breeder must decide which one. Both measurements should however be taken in order to calculate breeding values in respect of breeding animals.
3. Conformation Traits
The Norms in respect f conformation traits are contained in the inspection policy and the standards of excellence. For the purpose of registration animals must conform to these standards. The following deviations are strongly discriminated against: too large, excessively muscled, poorly muscled, seriously late maturing or too small.