Mate Allocation Calculator
Mate Allocation Calculator
A guide to calculating the proportion of hinds required to be mated to maternal sires to breed replacement females and the proportion that could be mated to higher growth rate sires to increase venison production. Sires with EBVs for 12 month weight, or 'Early Kill' index can be viewed on the deer select tables. The calculator can be customised to a herd's typical reproduction and survival rates.
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The calculator is designed to give an indication of the number of hinds required to be mated to maternal genetics to produce the required number of female replacements and the number of hinds that could be mated to terminal sires. Terminal sires may be higher growth rate Reds, Wapiti or Elk.