- YON FAMILY FARMS -
What do the LOGOS mean?
American Angus Progeny Equivalents Fall 2025
The cattle in this sale offering have all been DNA tested. Each lot will display a symbol for DNA testing on their pedigree. Those animals’ EPDs are GE-EPDs, meaning they have had a genomic test performed on a DNA sample from that animal, which provided additional information used in the calculation of their EPDs. American Angus Association Genomic Enhanced EPDs • There’s little room for error in the cattle business. Producers need the most advanced information to make smart selection decisions, and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) provides it through genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs). • GE-EPDs have become the industry standard for herd improvement, building on decades of science-backed genetic evaluation tools originated and maintained through the American Angus Association®, home to the largest and ever- growing single-breed beef cattle database. • EPDs that traditionally contained all pedigree, performance and progeny information now also include results from available genomic, or DNA, tests. Breeders who use genomic technology give buyers access to AGI-generated GE-EPDs that provide: • Increased predictability and decreased risk for young and unproven animals due to enhanced accuracy of EPDs • Better characterization of genetics for difficult-to-measure performance traits (such as carcass traits, maternal traits and feed efficiency) • The ability to make more rapid progress for traits that are important to you, due to: > more accurate selection >> easier identification of genetic outliers >>> the ability to propagate young animals with confidence earlier in their lives In fact, GE-EPDs on unproven animals have the same amount of accuracy as if they had recorded 9-35 calves, depending on the trait. That’s valuable insight, offered regularly through the breed’s weekly national cattle evaluation PEDIGREE + PERFORMANCE + PROGENY + GENOMIC TEST RESULT = GE-EPD * It is important to note that genomics do not completely describe the variation in the traits of interest. Actual measurements collected by Angus breeders, such as birth, weaning, and yearling weights, ultrasound scan data, etc., continue to be an important part in further development of improved genomic panels, not to mention an important component in EPD calculation. When making selection decisions for traits that have EPDs provided by the AAA, then the EPDs should be the selection tool of choice. The EPD and accuracy account for all sources of information available on the animal - pedigree, own record, weights/measures, and genomic results. Genomic test results include parentage testing, which helps pedigree accuracy.
Trait
Progeny Equivalent
Calving Ease Direct
25 23 27 22 11 13 11 13 13 17 19 35 14 17 14 15 10 16 13 9
Birth Weight
Weaning Weight Yearling Weight Dry Matter Intake
Scrotal Circumference
Docility
Foot Claw Set
Foot Angle
Heifer Pregnancy
Calving Ease Maternal
Maternal Milk Mature Weight
PAP
Mature Height Carcass Weight Yearling Height Carcass Marbling Backfat Thinckness Hair Shed Score Ribeye Area
8
PROFIT STARTS WITH THE RIGHT FOUNDATION IF YOU’RE TARGETING QUALITY-DRIVEN PREMIUMS, SHE IS HALF THE GENETIC EQUATION. Targeting the Brand™ identifies registered Angus cattle with the genetic potential to raise calves more likely to meet all 10 Certified Angus Beef ® brand specifications.
Minimum Genetic Requirements
Marbling EPD (Marb)
+0.65
Grid Value ($G)
+55.0
91% of the Yon Family Farms Fall 2025 sale offering qualify!
For more information on Targeting the Brand™ visit CABcattle.com.
10
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online