Value of Genetic Information for Management and Selection of Feedlot Cattle
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We estimate the value of using information from genetic marker panels for seven economically
relevant feedlot cattle traits. The values of using genetic information to sort cattle by optimal
days-on-feed are less than $1/head for each of the traits evaluated. However, the values associated
with using genetic information to select cattle for placement are as much as $38/head. The most
economically relevant genetic traits are average daily gain and marbling. It would not be profitable
at the current testing cost of $38/head to sort cattle by optimal days-on-feed, but it could be
profitable to use the genetic tests for breeding cattle selection.