{"id":10546,"date":"2024-03-26T11:08:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T16:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/?page_id=10546"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:00:20","slug":"key-maternal-components-and-considerations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/key-maternal-components-and-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Maternal Components and Considerations\u202ffor Beef Producers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pasture to plate starts with the cow.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABS understands that nothing happens in the beef business without the right maternal base. We understand <strong>that maternal can mean different things for every producer.<\/strong> In some cases, it\u2019s purely the data, while in other circumstances, it\u2019s much more. <strong>Structural soundness, udder quality, cow family history, production records, and other characteristics not completely demonstrated by an EPD<\/strong> are also critical components in determining maternal quality.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While traditional all-purpose mating strategies have served the beef industry well, today there is also another approach to consider. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/services\/sexcel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sexed semen<\/a>, producers can now implement precision breeding strategies to eliminate compromises, emphasizing more focused maternal selection on a portion of their herd while simultaneously maximizing terminal value from females not needed to produce replacements. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/services\/sexcel-60-40-synch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sexcel\u00ae 60\/40 Synch program<\/a> as an example of this breeding concept.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your strategy is an all-purpose approach to balance maternal and terminal in each mating or to concentrate on just maternal, this page is designed to help you evaluate bulls through a maternal lens. We focus on traits that are important when considering a maternal perspective.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-maternal-indexes-when-evaluating-sires-nbsp\"><strong>Start with Maternal Indexes When Evaluating Sires<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe in the power of data and suggest that maternal selection indexes are a great place to start as they combine key maternal traits, their economic value, and associated costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$Maternal ($M)<\/strong> is the Angus breed\u2019s maternal index.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baldy Maternal Index (BMI)<\/strong> and <strong>Brahman Influence Index (BII)<\/strong> are maternally oriented Hereford indexes.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>All-Purpose Index (API)<\/strong> is used as the maternal index for Simmentals.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maternal-traits-to-consider-in-genetic-selection-nbsp\"><strong>Maternal Traits to Consider in Genetic Selection<\/strong>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Fertility-Longevity@2x.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12404\" style=\"width:373px;height:63px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Fertility-Longevity@2x.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Fertility-Longevity@2x.jpeg?resize=300,50 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Improve Fertility However Possible\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While low heritable traits like fertility can be best improved through crossbreeding, they should also receive emphasis from a maternal selection standpoint.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heifer Pregnancy (HP) EPDs should be examined.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Longevity is a Key Maternal Driver\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Productive Longevity is a critical component of cowherd sustainability and profitability.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmental and Red Angus offer Stayability EPDs while the Hereford breed publishes Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF).\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Adaptability@2x.jpeg?w=601\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12405\" style=\"width:369px;height:62px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Adaptability@2x.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Adaptability@2x.jpeg?resize=300,50 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adaptability Traits are Important\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different environments bring different challenges and tolerances.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hair Shedding (HS) and Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (PAP) are traits that can have significant regional maternal importance.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Avoid Extremes for Milk\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milk needs vary by environment, but generally, we recommend avoiding both extremes.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study a sire\u2019s Milk EPD.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Efficiency@2x.jpeg?w=601\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12406\" style=\"width:366px;height:61px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Efficiency@2x.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Efficiency@2x.jpeg?resize=300,50 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reduce Mature Size and Dry Matter Intake\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed costs are the largest production expense for cow-calf producers.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider traits like Dry Matter Intake (DMI) and Mature Size (MH, MW &amp; MCW) EPDs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Foundation-Traits@2x.jpeg?w=601\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12407\" style=\"width:347px;height:58px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Foundation-Traits@2x.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Foundation-Traits@2x.jpeg?resize=300,50 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Foot Quality and Docility are Key\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved Foot Quality (Claw &amp; Angle) and Docility (DOC) are components that favorably contribute to both producer satisfaction and cowherd longevity.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Enhance Teat and Udder Quality\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Udder quality pays dividends both in terms of convenience and longevity. The Hereford breed offers EPDs for both Udder Suspension (US) and Teat Size (TS).\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t Compromise Maternal Calving Ease\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overlooking Maternal Calving Ease (CEM or MCE) comes with significant risk.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Maternal-Performance@2x.jpeg?w=601\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12409\" style=\"width:337px;height:57px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Maternal-Performance@2x.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Maternal_Maternal-Performance@2x.jpeg?resize=300,50 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Calving Ease\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While calving ease is typically only a concern when breeding heifers, we recommend a moderate and consistent emphasis on calving ease within the cowherd to avoid future problems.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a look at Calving Ease (CED) and Birth Weight (BW) to determine what is appropriate for your herd.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Weaning and Yearling Growth\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased performance is generally positive, but from a maternal perspective, it must be balanced against larger mature size and input costs.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaning Weight (WW) and Yearling Weight (YW) EPDs should be evaluated as you make your genetic selections.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>We are here to assist you in building your best cowherd by providing you with the genetics aimed at helping you reach your goals. With the enhancements in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/services\/sexcel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sexed semen<\/a> production, maternal selection tools, and targeted and precise genetic selection, creating the \u2018perfect\u2019 female for your production system is more achievable than ever before.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assist you with your genetic selection, you can view our entire lineup on <a href=\"https:\/\/absbullsearch.absglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bull Search<\/a> at the click of a button. Choose to filter sires based on maternal traits or select the maternal hot list to find the right genetics to meet your operational needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the ABS beef sires through a maternal lens by contacting your ABS Representative.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-underline wp-block-heading\" id=\"fyr-form\">Find Your ABS Representative<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"entry-content\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n        <iframe id=\"fyrFormIframe\" src=\"https:\/\/intranet-latam.absglobal.com\/api\/fyr\/form?country=AU\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <script>\n    window.addEventListener(\"message\", function(event) {\n        if (event.origin !== \"https:\/\/intranet-latam.absglobal.com\") return;\n        var iframe = document.getElementById(\"fyrFormIframe\");\n        if (iframe && event.data.height) {\n            var height = event.data.height + 100;\n            iframe.style.height = height + \"px\";\n        }\n    }, false);\n    <\/script>\n\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pasture to plate starts with the cow.&nbsp; ABS understands that nothing happens in the beef business without the right maternal base. 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