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(AHIR) submitted by breedv ers to the American Angus* Association.
EPDs are excellent indicators of the genetic merit animals have for specific traits, says John Crouch, director of performance programs for the American Angus Association. When using EPDs with highaccuracy values, cattle producers can depend on EPDs for predicting performance. '
Traits for which EPDs are available include birth weight, weaning weight, milk, yearling weight, mature daughter size and scrotal circumference. Available carcass traits including marbling, rib eye area, external fat thickness and percent retail product are also listed in the report.
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