Scaughmolin G Mail (SGA) has a terminal index of €139 @ 84% reliability on his latest genomic proof (Oct 2018). He is 5 stars for carcass weight and 5 stars for carcass confirmation
Progeny from bulls were recently slaughtered after completing a feed efficiency trial at the Gene Ireland Progeny test centre located in Tully, Co. Kildare. Among the animals on test during this trial period was a son of SGA.
The animal had a dry matter intake of 13.43 kilograms and recorded an average daily gain of 2 kilograms/day. This equates to a feed efficiency of 6.72.
The animal’s initial live-weight was 486 kilograms. He had a final live-weight of 674 kilograms and a carcass weight of 416 kilograms. This equated to a kill-out percentage 62%, carcass conformation of E- and a fat score of 2=.
| Tag Number | IE371189980758 |
| Breed | BA |
| Sire | SGA (SCAUGHMOLIN G MAIL) |
| Dry Matter Intake | 13.43 kgs/day |
| Average Daily Gain | 2 kgs/day |
| Feed Efficiency | 6.72 |
| Initial Liveweight | 486 kgs |
| Final Liveweight | 674 kgs |
| Carcass weight | 416 kgs |
| Kill out | 62% |
| Carcass confirmation and fat | E-2= |