LBS ANGUS vs AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION EPD AVERAGES FOR NON PARENT BULLS
YW
Yearling +139
+120
Weaning +81
WW
+68
MILK
Milk +27
+27
BW
+1.9
+1.2
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MATERNAL WEANED CALF VALUE ($M) An index, expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences from conception to weaning. Traits included are as follows: calving ease direct, calving ease maternal, weaning weight, milk, heifer pregnancy, docility, mature cow weight, claw set and foot angle. Breed average is +65. WEANED CALF VALUE ($W) An index, expressed in dollars per head, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from birth to weaning. Traits included are as follows: birth weight, weaning weight, milk and mature cow weight. Breed average is +65. FEEDLOT VALUE ($F) An index, expressed in dollars per head, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for post weaning feedlot merit compared to progeny of other sires. Traits included are as follows: yearling weight (gain), carcass weight and dry- matter intake. Breed Average is +95.
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