Could any of you answer some questions? on ma epd's (on limo), I have 3 registered limo's, one with an ma of 13, and two with an ma of 23. Is higher number better? They all had first calf and the lower has a small limflex calf, the others had bigger limo calves. The same is true for mothers, bigger cow, bigger calf, better growth. Is there a standard for average epd's for each breed? When you crossbreed, how do you use the epd's if they differ for each breed?
Right now I watch bw and epd and try to have both where I don't have calving problems, then watch calves to determine which cows and calves are worth keeping. Is the ma epd a good indicator to throw in here, and what would be a good balance on the ma epd?
thanks,
rick
Right now I watch bw and epd and try to have both where I don't have calving problems, then watch calves to determine which cows and calves are worth keeping. Is the ma epd a good indicator to throw in here, and what would be a good balance on the ma epd?
thanks,
rick