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EPD's, reading the chart correctly.
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<blockquote data-quote="MikeC" data-source="post: 419154" data-attributes="member: 1604"><p>It has nothing to do with predicting the "Actual Weights" of the calves. It may give an idea of the "Difference" in calf weights though, but I have my doubts as to how accurate they would be.</p><p></p><p>The chart is for comparing bulls of different breeds. </p><p></p><p>Since most commercial cows do not have EPD's, theirs could not come into play when calculating calf weights anyway.</p><p></p><p>I really don't know why the chart would be used by anyone for any reason. Commercial cows could be so diverse in characteristics that it seems this chart is a waste of time. </p><p></p><p>I guess it's just a guideline??????????????????????</p><p></p><p>It's hard enough mating two registered animals with loads of data on them both. JMHO</p><p></p><p>Sorry I didn't make myself clear the first time...............</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeC, post: 419154, member: 1604"] It has nothing to do with predicting the "Actual Weights" of the calves. It may give an idea of the "Difference" in calf weights though, but I have my doubts as to how accurate they would be. The chart is for comparing bulls of different breeds. Since most commercial cows do not have EPD's, theirs could not come into play when calculating calf weights anyway. I really don't know why the chart would be used by anyone for any reason. Commercial cows could be so diverse in characteristics that it seems this chart is a waste of time. I guess it's just a guideline?????????????????????? It's hard enough mating two registered animals with loads of data on them both. JMHO Sorry I didn't make myself clear the first time............... [/QUOTE]
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