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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.
Carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of the
Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) carcass and ultrasound
phenotypic databases. The evaluation is enhanced to include carcass
performance data and to simultaneously incorporate ultrasound
performance data on bulls, heifers and steers. Ultrasound traits are
analyzed as indicator traits for carcass merit. The outcome of this
analysis is a single set of EPDs, simple to interpret in carcass units,
relevant to commercial producers and the industry. The genetic
evaluation produces EPDs for carcass weight, marbling score, ribeye
area and fat thickness.
Marbling EPD (Marb), expressed as a fraction of the difference in
USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of
other sires.
Ribeye Area EPD (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of
the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny
of other sires.
EPD’s adjust weekly at the American Angus Association. EPD’s were
current as of 3/12/13 for both Angus and SimAngus bulls.
DISCLOSURE OF TESTS RESULTS FOR KNOWN GENETIC
DEFECTS AND FACTORS
The seller shall have an affirmative duty to notify the buyer of any test
results for genetic defects or genetic factors not otherwise reflected on
an animal’s pedigree.
Optional Guarantee: Genetic Defects
1. The buyer and seller may determine the scope and duration of a
guarantee, if any, on an individual basis. The seller may, but is not
required, to provide a guarantee to the buyer relating to genetic
defects.
2. Nothing contained herein should be construed to relieve the parties
from complying fully with all the rules and policies of the Association
relating to genetic defects generally or individually.
Understanding EPDS (Continued from Page 3)