1. NE WS2 SYSTEM Paul Lubout

2. CONTENT 1.Genetic inheritance similar to livestock 2.DNA not the magic solution. Can be used for: Identification Parentage Origin – Mitochondrial (female) Single gene trait selection SNP – whole genome, 700k, 54k 10k 3. Wildlife database Pedigree Phenotype Single genes – colour Multiple gene traits - horn length 4.Genomics

3. WS2 DATABASE SYSTEM

5. WHAT YOU ALREADY DO You already have the following within the group: micro chip ear tags DNA profiles Horn measurements A historic data can be used

6. WS2 DATABASE SYSTEM

7. PEDIGREE 1.Why ? How did YOU know what bull bred the best: “Piet”, “Madala” or “Charlie” You will not know it until you have parentage 2.Is the Dam important – YES - she contributes 50% 3.Pedigree certificate 4.Inbreeding - minimize

9. INTERNET SOLUTIONS Animal enquiry system Breeder enquiry system Mating predictor Sales catalogues

10. INTERNET SOLUTIONS Animal enquiry system Animal & Pedigree Photos (3) Animal details measurements

14. INTERNET SOLUTIONS Breeder enquiry system Contact details Logo

15. INTERNET SOLUTIONS Breeder enquiry system

17. Mating prediction Inbreeding percentage EBV’s of progeny if available Internet based – breeder can do any time

20. INTERNET SOLUTIONS Sales catalogues Service to breeders Service to auction companies NB!!! WS2 does not do sales

22. THE NEXT STEP –WS2

23. OBJECTIVE MEASUREMENT PROF JAN BONSMA: “OM TE MEET IS OM TE WEET” thus IF YOU MEASURE YOU KNOW YOU ARE CORRCT IN YOUR ASSESMENT

24. Average Horn Growth by Bull 2010 born calves NAME GROWTH (MM/DAY) MADALA0.91 CHARLIE0.95 PIET0.96

25. Average Horn Growth by Bull 2011 born calves NAME GROWTH (MM/DAY) MADALA1.046 (1) CHARLIE0.956(3) PIET0.963 (5)

26. SELECTION INDEX (SA) You measure all the animals on a specific date born within 45 days You calculate the average of all animals You then calculate the selection index (animals own value – average value) X 100 average value Animals above 100 above average Animals below average below 100 Work out average for different bulls Accuracy 45 -50%

27. WHAT IS an EBV? Prediction of genetic value of an animal for e.g. Horn Length Based on: Animals own performance Animals relatives performance Relationship between traits “ Is the best prediction of an animals genetic value” (80% accuracy)

29. THE NEXT STEP –WS2

31. BUILD ON SUCCSES You already DO following: micro chip ear tags DNA profiles Horn measurements Historic data gives you a competitive advantage over persons starting today without any information Even if you start today you can have benefits within 12 months and you can within a few years have full benefit of WS2 system

32. SUMMARY YOU ARE HALFWAY THERE BUT IF YOU DO NOT START YOU WILL NEVER GET THERE JOIN WS2 STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK

33. HANDOUT WHAT IS IN YOUR HANDOUT: 1.Pamphlet on WS2 system 2.Pamphlet on genetic tools Internet solutions GenProb MateSel 3.Registration certificate

34. THANK YOU!!!/BAIE DANKIE!!! A NEW DAWN