Based on a 56-marker panel, GeneSTAR Molecular Value Predictions (MVPs) are a molecular breeding value for three core management traits—feed efficiency, marbling and tenderness. The reliability value associated with GeneSTAR MVPs helps producers place greater trust in the ability of the panel to accurately predict a phenotypic response.

While more markers and enhanced reliability are important, the real GeneSTAR MVP advantage lies in the extensive, independent validation effort used to verify marker panel effects. Pfizer Animal Genetics has used global cattle populations through third-party organizations to validate the power of GeneSTAR MVPs to impact economically important traits.

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Technical Bulletin

FAQs

GeneSTAR Overview

Stars to MVPs

Understanding GeneSTAR Results

GeneSTAR MVPs and Breed Percentile Ranks