Methane emissions, which will contribute to Australia’s net zero ambitions.

Female reproduction, enabling improved selection for female fertility – an important driver of profitability in beef breeding enterprises. 

Carcase value i.e. the economic value of a carcase and its key drivers (weight, yield and eating quality). This will provide a more direct measure of an animal’s genetic capacity to generate value. 

Structural soundness, including locomotion and feet/leg conformation using computer vision-based phenotyping technology rather than subjective scores. 

Male fertility, combining traits such as percent normal sperm, mass, motility and sperm abnormalities, along with bull measurements such as body weight, scrotal circumference and sheath score.

Adaptation, identifying animals with a better ability to maintain productivity, health and welfare when exposed to environmental and parasite challenges such as heat stress, buffalo flies and cattle ticks.

Mature cow resilience, reflecting the ability of females to maintain adequate body condition and reproductive performance under the ongoing demands of a commercial breeding herd.

Immune competence, enabling selection for healthier, more resilient cattle with reduced susceptibility to disease and lower reliance on animal health interventions.