BHIR provides the structural framework breeders need to evaluate herd genetics and achieve future progress.
BHIR Basics
By participating in the Brahman Herd Improvement Registry (BHIR), breeders receive a comprehensive herd profile based on data submitted by ranchers nationwide.
BHIR is a valuable tool for forward-thinking cattlemen, helping guide management, culling, and selection decisions. The records highlight animals excelling in economically important traits such as reproductive efficiency, growth rate, mothering ability, longevity, conformation, and disposition.
A key goal of BHIR is to offer Brahman breeders an efficient way to maintain a complete set of performance and production records with minimal effort and maximum simplicity.
The first step to participating in BHIR is accurately recording the birth and subsequent growth of all calves born in the herd. Enrollment can begin once birth dates (and birth weights, if possible), weaning weights, and weaning dates are recorded.
For more information, please contact the ABBA office at 979-485-5528.
How To: Ultrasound Scanning
ABBA encourages breeders to gather ultrasound carcass data to improve carcass quality within their herds, and ultimately the breed.
This data is entered on the animal’s file, sent to the producer in a usable format and incorporated into the genetic evaluation for the calculation of EPDs.
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