What do the EPD numbers mean?

What do the EPD numbers mean?

Expected Progeny DifferencesEPD stands for Expected Progeny Differences. Expected Progeny Differences. (EPDs) can indicate the genetic value of one specific animal compared to. another specific animal of the same breed, regardless of the age or location of the herd.

What is a good milk EPD?

Most of your older bulls will be the ones with the lower numbers, but I would say that in many environments a +14 milk epd in an angus cow may be ideal.

What does EPD mean in cattle?

Expected Progeny DifferencesTerminology. Using Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) is the fastest way to make genetic improvement in beef cattle. Breed associations calculate EPDs using vast amounts of data collected on economically important traits. The power of this data is tremendous.

What is a good calving ease EPD?

As a cattle producer, you know your cowherd better than anyone. If the bulls used on first-calf heifers have averaged a +6 for the CED EPD for several years and you have yet to pull a calf, then a +6 CED bull is a safe option.