Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs:) Are the most accurate and effective tool available for compar- ing genetic levels. In using the EPD differences between two sires, EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. Calving Ease (CE): percentage of unassisted births when used on heifers . Birth Weight (BW): pounds of birth weight. Weaning Weight (WW): pounds of weaning weight.
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Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal - sire scenario. For more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes, visit www.simmental.org
ASA Purebred Bulls Average EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE
MILK MWW REA
API
TI
9.9
1.3
79.5
118.5
5.7
23.3
63.3
0.88
132.9
81.7
Meyer 7M Purebred Bull Offering Average EPDs:
CE
BW 0.0
WW 81.5
YW
MCE MILK MWW REA
API
TI
11.0
123.8
5.8
22.8
63.6
1.01
145.4
85.8
5
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