Discover the Value of Cattle Beyond EPDs
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Discover the Value of Cattle Beyond EPDs
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How to Read, Understand, and Use Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in Cattle
How to Read, Understand, and Use Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in Cattle
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Angus Calf & Efficient Cattle Breeding with EPDs
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Angus Calf & Efficient Cattle Breeding with EPDs
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And we make sure to breed them with strong maternal traits right from conception. How? We use EPDs to make solid breeding choices and we cull out any females that are too aggressive (more than just protective) or are uninterested in mothering. If you need some good mamas in your herd, make sure to check out the Bieber Fever Online Female Sale in April. This online only auction offers fall bred cows, pregnant ET recips, and open replacement heifers - all with excellent maternal traits. Check the
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And we make sure to breed them with strong maternal traits right from conception. How? We use EPDs to make solid breeding choices and we cull out any females that are too aggressive (more than just protective) or are uninterested in mothering. If you need some good mamas in your herd, make sure to check out the Bieber Fever Online Female Sale in April. This online only auction offers fall bred cows, pregnant ET recips, and open replacement heifers - all with excellent maternal traits. Check the
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Expected progeny differences (EPDs) may look complicated at first, but they are a practical tool for making informed beef cattle breeding decisions. The bulls or replacement heifers you select today will influence herd performance, productivity and profitability for years to come. ▶️The BCRC's new animated video explains how to read and use EPDs in a clear, straightforward way. You’ll learn what the numbers mean, how to interpret them and see a step-by-step example of comparing EPDs between anim
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Expected progeny differences (EPDs) may look complicated at first, but they are a practical tool for making informed beef cattle breeding decisions. The bulls or replacement heifers you select today will influence herd performance, productivity and profitability for years to come. ▶️The BCRC's new animated video explains how to read and use EPDs in a clear, straightforward way. You’ll learn what the numbers mean, how to interpret them and see a step-by-step example of comparing EPDs between anim
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FacebookBeef Cattle Research Council
Navigating the New Angus Udder EPDs: Finding the Optimal Approach for Your Herd. - Listen in as we discuss the release of the new Teat Size and Udder Suspension EPD and how breeders should approach it. The key points are: - Breeders shouldn't automatically go for the top 1%, but rather find the optimum range for their herd. - The EPD seems to accurately identify sires in our lineup like HOMETOWN, WALL STREET, and STEP UP that improve udder structure and teat size in the optimal 20-50% range. - B
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Navigating the New Angus Udder EPDs: Finding the Optimal Approach for Your Herd. - Listen in as we discuss the release of the new Teat Size and Udder Suspension EPD and how breeders should approach it. The key points are: - Breeders shouldn't automatically go for the top 1%, but rather find the optimum range for their herd. - The EPD seems to accurately identify sires in our lineup like HOMETOWN, WALL STREET, and STEP UP that improve udder structure and teat size in the optimal 20-50% range. - B
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Angus GS | Genomics
Angus GS | Genomics
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Do NEW Angus cows get better EPDs than OLD Angus cows? EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCE
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YouTubeAngus TV
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📢 New EPDs Alert from the American Angus Association! This May, two new maternally focused EPDs were released: Teat and Udder. Both are scored on a 1–9 linear scale and can help you make targeted improvements in your herd. 🔹 Teat Size - top 1% = small teat (9 on linear scale) | bottom 100% = long, misshapen (1 on linear scale) 🔹 Udder Suspension - top 1% = very tight (9 on linear scale) | bottom 100% = pendulous udder suspension (1 on linear scale) For more information visit: https://www.angu
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What came first the chicken or the egg? Epds or the bull? We’ve got several attractive heifer approved options with great epds as a bonus! This guy being one of said options sells Dec 9 2025. #dlms #BullSaleSeason #Freewintering #angusbarn #angusbeef #angusyoung | Southern Angus Farms
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What does it look like to be in the top 25% of Angus sires for Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M)? AGI® President Kelli Retallick-Riley breaks down the updated $M EPD make up which now includes Functional Longevity, Teat Size and Udder Suspension. Learn more about the Annual Updates and New EPDs here: bit.ly/NewMaternalEPDs | American Angus Association
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Understanding Cattle EPDs - Angus Power Rankings
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Genomic-Enhanced EPDs discussed at American Angus Association meeting
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Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) - Hashknife Ag Shorts
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Lower Your Herd Costs: How EPDs Can Improve Efficiency Over Time
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Red Angus vs Black Angus | What's the Real Difference?
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HOW-TO: BODY CONDITION SCORING CATTLE
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How to use the breed average for EPDs
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Hear the message of a diverse group of Angus breeders united by a shared mission: building the backbone of America's most successful and profitable cow herds. "This is My Maternal" is a compelling video series spotlighting eight unique families who champion the Angus female and emphasize the invaluable maternal traits that go beyond EPDs and indexes. Ranches involved in the project: •Bruin Ranch •Deep Creek Angus Ranch •Frederickson Ranch •Hoover Angus Farm •McCurry Angus Ranch •Midland Bull Tes
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What do EPD accuracy and percentile rank mean?
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YouTubeBeef Cattle Research Council
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Collecting and Analyzing EPDs
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Introduction to Expected Progeny Differences
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American Angus Association Foot Score Research EPDs Explained
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Genetics Selection Tools in Beef Cattle EPDs and Antagonisms
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The Angus Report, Performance Insights: Understanding EPDs
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EPD Basics: Part 2 - Growth Traits
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EPD Basics: Part 1 -- Calving Ease
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In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson explains how to read an Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) report and how it can be used to select a bull. | SUNUP
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HOW-TO: UDDER SCORING CATTLE
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