Summary of Geneplus lança ferramenta de seleção genética para a raça sindi

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In the YouTube video titled "Geneplus Launches Genetic Selection Tool for the Sindhi Cattle Breed," Dr. Paulo Nobre from Embrapa Gado de Corte's GenPlus genetic improvement program announces a new tool for genetic selection specific to the Sindhi Zebu breed. Orlando Procópio, President of the Brazilian Cindy Cattle Breeders Association, joins the conversation and discusses the importance of this initiative for the genetic improvement of the Cindy breed, which has been growing rapidly. The need to maintain the dual-purpose status of the breed is recognized, and Embrapa's G Plus will provide genetic improvement support. The public availability of genetic data for Sindhi bulls on the Geneplus website benefits all breeders, and the focus of selection is on maternal and fertility traits. The GenPlus program is also working on adding carcass quality indices and Ultrasonography data to the program for the Sindi race. The partnership with Embrapa and ABCG accelerates the growth of the Sindi population and ensures reliability in heritability indices. The speaker emphasizes the rapid expansion of the Sindi breed and its importance in Brazilian cattle farming. Additionally, Dr. Paulo Nobre discusses the latest innovations in the GenPlus program for the Nelore breed, including the inclusion of weight at birth and dam's teat efficiency. The GenPlus team is committed to identifying genotypes that consume little but produce much and has made significant progress in genetic testing. The diversity of Geneplus clients and the importance of precise selection and accuracy are also highlighted.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Geneplus Launches Genetic Selection Tool for the Sindhi Cattle Breed", Dr. Paulo Nobre from Embrapa Gado de Corte's GenPlus genetic improvement program announces a new tool for genetic selection specific to the Sindhi Zebu breed, which originated from India. Orlando Procópio, President of the Brazilian Cindy Cattle Breeders Association, also joins the conversation. The association views this initiative as a significant step towards the genetic improvement of the Cindy breed, which has been growing rapidly at a rate of 12-18% per year according to ABC records. The need for the breed to maintain its dual-purpose status for Brazilian livestock was recognized during a forum held at the beginning of 2023. With Embrapa's G Plus providing genetic improvement support, the Cindy breed takes an important step towards continuing the work already done by other breeds. The interviews are accompanied by images of well-known Brazilian cattle breeders to illustrate the discussion. The GenPlus program not only conducts genetic evaluation but also aims to establish a program at the breeder level, implement the plan, and use the genetic evaluation results as a selection process.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Geneplus launches a genetic selection tool for the Sindhi breed," Orlando Procópio discusses the availability of genetic data for Sindhi bulls on the Geneplus website. This public availability of results benefits not only commercial breeders but also the base of the production pyramid that delivers efficient meat and milk. The consensus among breeders is to maintain the dual aptitude of the Sindhi breed, which produces both meat and milk with minimal food requirements. The Embrapa Gado de Corte will also work in the dairy segment. The current focus of selection for the Brazilian Sindhi breed is on maternal and fertility traits, which are prioritized in the GenPlus program. The index of genetic qualification, which expresses a set of pondered characteristics, includes these traits. Some of the characteristics currently considered in the index are maternal weight, age at first calving, and post-calving weight gain, among others.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Geneplus launches a genetic selection tool for the Sindi race," the speaker discusses the importance of data evaluation for breeders and the inclusion of the Sindi race in Geneplus' genetic improvement program. The Sindi race, which originated in the Northeast of Brazil, requires more data for effective improvement. Geneplus is currently working on adding carcass quality indices and Ultrasonography data to the program. The partnership with Embrapa and ABCG accelerates the growth of the Sindi population and ensures reliability in heritability indices. The speaker also mentions the significant research conducted by Embrapa in Umbuzeiro, Paraíba, which kept the Sindi selection alive since its introduction in 1952. This foundation has been the base for the development of the Sindi breed in the Northeast. The speaker emphasizes the rapid expansion of the Sindi breed since the early 2000s and its growing importance in Brazilian cattle farming.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Geneplus lança ferramenta de seleção genética para a raça sindi," Dr. Paulo Nobre discusses the latest innovations in the GenPlus program, specifically for the Nelore breed. He mentions the inclusion of two new characteristics: the weight at birth and the efficiency of the dam's teats. These additions demonstrate the program's dynamic nature, as breeders face new trends in the industry. The GenPlus team, consisting of experts and researchers, considers these suggestions carefully. They have included the consideration of birth weight due to its increasing prevalence with biotechnology, and the efficiency of the dam's teats to ensure a manageable size for the cattle. Additionally, they are focusing on early maturity and rapid weight gain, with a large muscular frame and a deep, short body. These concepts aim to meet the demands of the industry and the needs of Nelore breeders. The team has already gained experience with these concepts through their work with other breeds, such as Canchim and Senepol. They also plan to research the carcass characteristics of the Cind breed, as these are essential for efficient selection. Overall, the GenPlus team is committed to identifying genotypes that consume little but produce much, and they have made significant progress in genetic testing, which can be easily adopted by the Nelore breed.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Geneplus launches a genetic selection tool for the Sind race," the speaker, who is the President of the Brazilian Association of Sind Cattle Breeders, highlights the diversity of Geneplus clients, from Mato Grosso do Sul to Bolivia, showcasing the adaptability of the Sind race. He also emphasizes the importance of the Geneplus program in facilitating breeders' establishment of desirable matings with any bull, whether from central stations or their own farms. This tool ensures precise selection and accuracy, which is crucial for the success of the breeding program. The accuracy is dependent on the volume of data in the Geneplus database, and the more data available, the more breeders that adopt the program, leading to increased accuracy in ultrasonography data and carcass efficiency. The speaker, Orlando Procópio, expresses his gratitude for the interview and acknowledges the characteristics of the Sind breed, including its desirable traits of being a shorter, deeper animal with good feed conversion and efficient carcass yield, which are essential for producing a profitable, high-quality product. He concludes by thanking Dr. Paulo Nobre, the Geneplus genetics manager, for his work and expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to discuss the Sind breed and the Geneplus program.