UNDERSTANDING THE DATA
Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the prediction of how future progeny of each anil are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE. Calving Ease Direct (CE), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers. Birth Weight EPD (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Weaning Weight EPD (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Yearling Weight EPD (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Maternal Milk EPD (MK), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in
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YARDLEY RENEWAL N256
PB SM
BD 1/24/2025 ASA 4624570
DATA BW 65 WW 654 YW 1434 CE 17.2 BW -2.2 WW 77 YW 122.6 MK 26.2 PAP 42
HOOK`S ENCORE
BRIDLE BIT RESOURCE
LLSF PAYS TO BELIEVE BRIDLE BIT MISS X002 COLORADO BRIDLE BIT BRIDLE BIT MISS B452
BRIDLE BIT RECHARGE
BRIDLE BIT MISS G948
SFI ACHIEVEMENT
W/C RELENTLESS SFI MISS LACEY
MISS YARDLEY L174
MISS YARDLEY G156
CHEZ STCC MILEY 5034C
his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability. H/P/S: Horned (H), Polled (P), Scurred (S) WDA: Weight per Day of Age=((Weight-Birth Weight)/ Age in Days. TG: Test Gain=((Weight-Weaning Weight)/Days on Feed) Rib Fat: Inches of fat over the Rib Eye muscle REA: Rib Eye Area measured in inches and adjusted to Yearling Age. %IMF: % Intermuscular Fat in the rib eye muscle. SC: Scrotal measurement, actual scrotal measurement Feb 10-12th, 2026. DWR: Dam’s Weaning Ratio on her number of calves and how those calves weaned compared to the average during those years. -Example: 5@110: Bull’s dam has had five calves that have weaned at 110% of the average. H/P/S WDA TG RIB FAT REA % IMF SC DWR P 3.46 4.91 0.25 13.95 3.89 37 1@97
The Key to the Puzzle = Balance It’s the hardest thing to keep in the front of our minds. We always want to think that bigger is better, or we buy bulls based on spread EPD’s or we choose a bull because he has one trait that really stands out. We’ve all been guilty of it, but the real key is “balance,” the ones that do all things well. I really believe that this is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, hurdle in breeding cattle. If we can stay focused on this, it will make us more profitable and better cattle breeders.
SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION
this to assist you in getting top dollar for your calves. People who buy your calves will get a top return on their investment through our top quality genetics and be greatly satisfied with their purchase. In order to ensure this, we request that a minimum of 60% OF YOUR CALVES ARE OUT OF OUR BULLS/LOAD ADVERTIZED. This protects our quality reputation and ensures that whoever buys the calves are getting the advertised genetics. Please note that Superior will call us prior to placing our logo on any load selling to confirm that this is the case.
Many of our customers like to sell their calves in Superior Sales. We have a “logo” that Superior puts on when the calves being sold are out of our bulls. The feeders pay a premium for calves out of our bulls because they know of the superior performance. This with eye appeal, structural correctness and exceptional carcass traits are coupled with docility and hybrid vigor. We have spent our lives breeding these cattle to perform and bring this premium. We pay Superior $25/ load to put our logo on the screen when our loyal customers’ cattle come in. We are happy to do
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