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both Angus breeders and commercial cattle producers using Angus genetics with accurate, predictable selection tools for improving their herd," said Bill Bowman, American Angus Association chief operating officer (COO) and director of performance programs.
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are generated from the performance database of the .American Angus Association, which includes information submitted by nearly 9,800 Angus breeders this past year through the Association’s Beef Improvement Records (BIR) program.
EPDs are listed for growth and maternal traits, as well as carcass traits that integrate performance records from the carcass and ultrasound databases. Decision-making tools also include dollar values in the suite of bio-economic index
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