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Expected Progeny Difference (EPD's)
| Just what are EPDs you say? They are evaluation tools if you will, which allow anyone wishing to use scientific historical data to make an informed decision about the reproduction potentials of his herd.
To have a better understanding of EPDs , we are going to educate you regarding this valuable data. |
| First we must study a brief history of their origin. The concept of EPDs was first introduced to seedstock beef cattle producers nearly 30 years ago with the first publication of a National Sire Evaluation. An Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is an estimate of the genetic merit of an animal as a parent and is reported in the normal units of measurement such as pounds or centimeters.
Initially when introduced, cattle producers showed skepticism at the concept; however, over the years this has changed to widespread acceptance. Today EPDs are the genetic selection tools of choice for most cattle producers in the U.S. |
| First we must study a brief history of their origin. The concept of EPDs was first introduced to seedstock beef cattle producers nearly 30 years ago with the first publication of a National Sire Evaluation. An Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is an estimate of the genetic merit of an animal as a parent and is reported in the normal units of measurement such as pounds or centimeters.
Initially when introduced, cattle producers showed skepticism at the concept; however, over the years this has changed to widespread acceptance. Today EPDs are the genetic selection tools of choice for most cattle producers in the U.S. |
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